China and Glass in America, 1880-1980
Author | : Charles L. Venable |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 504 |
Release | : 2000-03 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015050267247 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book China and Glass in America, 1880-1980 written by Charles L. Venable and published by . This book was released on 2000-03 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rich colors of Frederick Rhead's Fiesta or the translucent beauty of Waterford crystal, Russel Wright's American Modern or Haviland's White House service of 1879 -- the right tableware adds personality to a celebration. But beyond their appeal to all who want to entertain in style, and their value as collectibles, china and glass wares mirror the profound cultural and economic shifts in twentieth-century America and provide a unique vantage point from which to view our society.