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 (47 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis China and Glass in America, 1880-1980 by : Charles L. Venable
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.
