[Molten glass emptied from ladle into mold for 200 inch disk] [picture].

Title: 
[Molten glass emptied from ladle into mold for 200 inch disk] [picture].

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Publisher: 
[Corning, NY].
Subjects: 
Corning Glass Works Pictorial works.
Glass manufacture New York (State) Corning 20th century.
Hale telescope.
Optical instruments Design and construction.
Bib ID: 
121242
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Notes: 
A close up view inside mold door reveals mold for 200 inch disk as molten glass is poured from ladle.
This image is in the "Dave Buck" collection in MediaBin.
Digitized from a loaned photograph Dave Buck; 2011.
Photograph is property of Dave Buck.
Displayed in the exhibition titled "Mirror to Discovery: The 200-inch Disk and the Hale Reflecting Telescope at Palomar" held at the Rakow Research Library from January 10-October 30, 2011.
Copyright/License Note: 
[Digital image is property of The Corning Museum of Glass. Copyright of image is held by Dave Buck] Rights and Reproductions Manager.