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On July 6, 2011, Fenton Art Glass sent out a press release stating they would "wind down production of its collectible and giftware glass products." According to WTAP TV, "The company cites financial challenges since its restructuring in 2007 and recent developments as factors in its decision to shut down its traditional glassmaking business.
Two large stained-glass windows installed by Hartford City Glass Company's Belgian glass workers A New England Glass Company ewer , 1840–1860 A Novelty Glass Company advertisement in 1891 An electrical insulator made by Whitall Tatum Company , circa 1922
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The factory was state of the art for its day and opened in 1909. [3] John was not the best businessman, he was more of a promoter. [3] The factory was in an obscure location and the company folded in 1911. [1] The company was sold to Samuel Fair and was reopened as the Radium Glass Company. [1] This company only lasted one year and closed in ...
Each factory became known by a letter (e.g. Factory A of United States Glass Company). [119] Hobbs Glass Company became Factory H, and more key talent immediately left the company, including Kopp. [120] The United States was in an economic recession at the time of the formation of the glass trust. [118]
Indy Star also reported that Jim Henson-themed glass McDonald's cups caused concern way back in 1981 over lead-based paint. "State officials in Massachusetts, however, warned the glassware might ...
Carnival glass originated as a glass called 'Iridill', produced beginning in 1908 by the Fenton Art Glass Company (founded in 1905). Iridill was inspired by the fine blown art glass of such makers as Tiffany and Steuben, but did not sell at the anticipated premium prices and was subsequently discounted.
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