World’s Largest Glass Pumpkin

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You’ve seen big pumpkins, but never one this big made of glass! Made by our Museum glassmakers, the giant pumpkin (97 inches - over 8 feet - in circumference) was on display through the end of October.

Giant Pumpkin on Flickr
See pictures of one of the attempts at the world's largest glass pumpkin in our photo gallery on Flickr.

Giant Pumpkin Team (left to right) : George Kennard (lead gaffer), Tom Ryder, G Brian, Lewis Olson, Dave Taylor, and Eric Meek. Hot Glass Show Supervisor, John Cowden and Hot Glass Programs Manager, Steve Gibbs (not pictured here) were instrumental in planning and executing the project.