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This essential reference work provides a detailed study of Frederick Carder, his contributions to the Steuben Glass Works, and the captivating works of art he produced in glass. To dazzle and delight the reader, there are over 760 photographs and 450 line drawings, the vast majority of which provide illustration for 800 pieces of Steuben glass from the famous Rockwell collections. Reference material and photographs never before in print are provided. The text evaluates Carder and the Steuben Glass Works that he cofounded in 1903 in a critical light. It reviews Carder's lengthy and productive career, analyzes his changing role within the company, and places Carder's artistic contributions within the matrix of the international decorative arts industries of his time. A section valuable to all collectors is one in which many aspects of identification and evaluation are covered--signatures, relative rarity, and dating.Product Identifiers
PublisherSchiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-100764304860
ISBN-139780764304866
eBay Product ID (ePID)622135
Product Key Features
LanguageEnglish
TopicGlass & Glassware, Materials Science / General, General, Design, Technology & Engineering, Antiques & Collectibles
AuthorThomas P. Dimitroff
IllustratorYes
Dimensions
Item Length12in
Item Height9.3in
Item Width9in
Item Weight85 Oz
Additional Product Features
Book TitleFrederick Carder and Steuben Glass : American Classics
Lccn98-007851
Number of Volumes1 Vol.
Dewey Decimal748/.092
Intended AudienceTrade
Lc Classification NumberNk5198.C3d56 1998
Publication Year1998
FormatHardcover
Dewey Edition21
Number of Pages400 Pages