Hollister - Encyclopedia of Glass Paperweights

Encyclopedia of Glass Paperweights
by Paul Hollister, Jr.

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*Encyclopedia of Glass Paperweights* by Paul Hollister, Jr. This is one of the earliest books to present a comprehensive view of the world of glass paperweights. Originally published in 1968, this landmark reference remains indispensable to anyone interested in collecting glass paperweights. 7" by 10". 1969. 316 pages in black and white plus 24 color plates. 135 paperweights are shown in color on the color plates. In addition 240 paperweights and other objects are shown in black and white plus many drawings. Hardcover is shown. Available in hard cover and soft cover. Chapters are: Acknowledgments Introduction Paperweight Genesis Egyptian Mosaic and Roman Millefiori The Part Played by Venice Bohemian-Silesian Millefiori and PWs The Victorian Context The Individual Makers About the French Makers Baccarat St. Louis Clichy Other French Factories About the English Makers Bacchus and Islington Whitefriars Other English Factories Color Section Belgian Factories About the American Makers The New England Glass Company Sandwich Gillinder Other American Factories Sulphides Modern Paperweights Examination of Paperweights Testing for Refractive Index Bibliography Glossary Some Museums Having Glass Paperweights Index Click on the picture to see a color plate from the book.