Blown and rich cut glassware, manufactured by the New England Glass Works [advertisment] : W. L. Libbey & Son : Boston, Mass. USA.

Title: 
Blown and rich cut glassware, manufactured by the New England Glass Works [advertisment] : W. L. Libbey & Son : Boston, Mass. USA.

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Description: 
1 print : ink on paper ; 23 x 34 cm
paper ink print double sided
Other Authors: 
Reed, Charles Wellington, 1841-1926 engraver.
Format of Material: 
Prints & Drawings
Subjects: 
New England Glass Works.
Glass industry and trade Massachusetts 19th century.
Vases Massachusetts 19th century.
Decanters Massachusetts 19th century.
Tumblers (Drinking glasses) Massachusetts 19th century.
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Engravings. gmgpc
Bib ID: 
144943
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Location: 
Secured Stacks - Art Box Storage
Call Number: 
Print Box A1, Print no. 140
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Variant Title: 
New England Glass Works
Salesrooms
Notes: 
Print is hinged along upper edge on white mat board; dimensions including mat are 28 x 36 cm.
Print advertisement features two images. Image on upper left corner is illustration of cut glass vase, decanter, and three tumblers atop tray with drapery in background. Image on lower right corner features engraving of the New England Glass Works factories with Charles River visible behind buildings.
Notations, including "American Architect" and "1887" penciled in alonger lower left edge.
"C. W. Reed, 1884" printed above "Salesrooms".
"#140" penciled in alonger lower right corner of mat board print is hinged onto.
Engraving of Mount St. Michael on verso.
Some staining throughout.
Paper widens slightly along right edge.