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Official Publication of FOSTORIA GLASS SOCIETY OF AMERICA Inc.
To acquire and disseminate detailed knowledge concerning Fostoria Glassware
A 501(c)3 non-profit organization
© 2012 All Rights Reserved
Volume 34 No. 2
Price $ 5.00
September 2012
Alexis Pattern
By Mike Murphy
It would be interesting to know the thought process behind the names of all of the Fostoria patterns. I have wondered about
it when thinking of the Alexis Pattern, Line No 1630. On-line research reveals the name to be of Greek origin, with a meaning
of "Defender". It was originally only a masculine word. With that in mind, it would seem to be a perfect name for this pattern.
The pattern is identifiable by its twin sharp, straight, symmetric lines which rim all of the pieces, reminiscent of early Greek
architecture. As you will see in the accompanying pictures
and illustrations, the lips of many pieces follow the same
contour. Most reference books list the years of production as
1909-1925, however there is a reference to the 1630/3 line in
the 1906 catalog, featuring a 10 oz. flat Tumbler and a 14 oz.
Ice Tea, both of which have straight sides. Later pictures
show tumblers with both convex and concave sides only.
When reading about glassware of this era, it is notable that
there are no plates in this pattern. Some of the Alexis pattern
seems to have been marketed as barware, with approximately
20 different glasses (not all bar glasses) and a decanter
produced. Other pieces are for the table, with dinnerware,
including plates only being introduced by Fostoria at the end of
the Alexis production period in other patterns. What a shame
not to have various plates produced, as they would have made
a very attractive table.
The number of pieces listed in the Alexis pattern differ widely,
depending upon the reference used. Between 50 and 90
pieces are identified, the wide difference is likely explained by
variations such as
different shaker tops and
ground vs. drop
Inside This Issue:
stoppers. Regardless,
there were many
President’s note
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different pieces
Alexis Feature
Cover, 4
produced. Some pieces
Nashville Glass Show
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are more readily found,
Museum Face Lift
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such as flat and footed
Acquisitions
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salts and wine glasses.
Upcoming events
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Endowment
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A word of caution is in
Mail Order
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order however, when
NDGA Convention
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searching for the wines. At the 2012 Fostoria Convention in Moundsville, one of the
Dealer Directory
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contributors to the Alexis display pointed out that the wines on display were not
Membership Renewal 20
actually produced by Fostoria. In literary terms, "the plot thickens". It seems that the
D.G. Jenkins Glass Company copied and produced the wine at one point. There are
subtle differences, with the spacing of the lines being wider in the Jenkins piece and
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Fostoria Glass Museum
511 Tomlinson Ave.
Moundsville, WV 26041
Phone: (304)845-9188
Museum Hours
March – November
Wednesday – Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed Holidays
Website: www.fostoriaglass.org
Curator
Ralph C. Clark
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Moundsville, WV 26041
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Call the Museum phone number to arrange for group tours
Assistant Curator /
Public Relations
Cassie Jo Clark
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FGSA Board of Directors
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Museum Board of Trustees
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Charles Hill, Ron Hufford, Bob Fuller, Roni Crabb
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Standing Committee Chairs:
Membership:
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Chapter/Publicity:
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Projects/Fund Raisers:
Barbara Maxwell
Convention:
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Show:
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Auction:
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President’s Message
Greetings,
As this season comes to a close I hope
everyone has had a good and prosperous
summer. Sherry and I certainly enjoyed
the convention and glass show in June, in
July we went to the annual Tennessee
glass show held in Nashville, they both
were exceptional and the glass offered at
both was fabulous.
The FGSA Board of Directors held a
special meeting on Sunday, August 26th
to discuss a couple of concerns
expressed by some of its members on the
by-laws revisions. It was a good meeting
and the final revisions will be presented
to the board at our September meeting
and then mailed to the membership for
voting. I would appreciate it if the
membership would take the time to read
and make yourselves familiar with them,
then mail your vote back. The by-laws
committee and Board of Directors have
spent many hours working these
documents. The final draft will also be on
the Fostoria website if you want to check
it out. Thanks to Barbara Maxwell, Terry
Hutton and Mary Sue Lyon who have also
spent numbers of hours putting it together
and explaining the results to the board,
these by-laws should satisfy all of the
requirements of the state and federal
governments.
Not only was he a family member /brother
in-law, he was a friend who would help
anyone in need, as we found out at his
memorial service, that no one knew
about. He will be greatly missed by all.
As 2012 winds down it’s my prayer that
all of you have a good, healthy and happy
year. Thanks for your support and
always remember this is your Society and
Museum, it will only stay strong by you
keeping it in your heart.
A special THANKS to Michele Sugg and
her family for the fantastic donation of
replacing all of the museum windows and
siding. To quote Lynda Randolph,
“Fostoria Love”
Respectfully,
Jim Davis
President FGSA
We have recently lost another FGSA
member, supporter and lover of Fostoria
glass and the Museum, D.M. (Skip)
Skipper pasted away on July 17th. He
and Raye collected the Colony pattern
and like many of us anything Fostoria.
2013 Auction Planning
We are starting to plan for next year’s auction to be held in conjunction with the FGSA Convention. I am always
open and looking for suggestions to improve the event. Please forward any ideas to me at icardrj@aol.com.
Also, please note that during this year’s auction setup a lady passed a box of glassware she had brought to be
auctioned off thru the curtains to me. I told her it was too late, but I would hold the glass until the 2013 auction. But,
sorry to say, I have forgotten her name, or even if she gave the box to me. I am asking this person contact me at
email icardrj@aol.com, or my cell at 304-650-9897 to make arrangements for the 2013 auction.
Thanks.
John Icard, Auction Chair
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the underside of the foot being shaped slightly
different. See the illustration to the left. The
best way I can describe the difference between
the Jenkins and the Alexis wines is when you
look at the underside of the Jenkins copy, you
will notice a flat ring around the base. The
Alexis pattern has no ring, as it tapers up
quickly toward the stem. It is difficult to note
the differences unless compared side to side
with the Alexis wine or another Alexis footed
glass.
No Alexis Pattern pieces were made in color,
however, there are various embellishments to
be found. There are a few pieces which have
a cutting on them. The vase has been found with gold and blue enamel trim. One of the decanters has the name "Kentucky
Tavern" enameled on it. On page 198 of the book Fostoria Glassware 1887-1982, by Frances Bones, she shows a 3 7/8"
tumbler with a factory etching of "Dripping Springs Whiskey". The Alexis pattern was sold with a factory decoration named
Shamrock which consists of green enameled shamrocks trimmed in gold. Several other pieces have sterling silver overlay,
as shown in the accompanying picture.
Collecting the Alexis pattern can be quite challenging. There seems to be a large quantity of wine glasses available (again,
beware of the maker) and the various salts. Beyond that, it gets progressively more difficult. I have yet to see several of the
identified pieces. But, the search continues. Who knows, the next piece for our collection may be found anywhere!!!!!!!!
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These pages have been photocopied from; Fostoria,
The First Fifty Years by Hazel Marie Weatherman;
pages 52&53
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Seminars Add Historical Flavor to Nashville Glass Show
The Fostoria Glass Society of Tennessee hosted its 13th
Annual Elegant and Depression Glass Show and Sale on
July 21-22 in the Exhibitors Building at the Tennessee State
Fairgrounds in Nashville, TN. Twenty-four dealers from 16
different states filled the building with American-made
glassware and pottery in many patterns and colors.
On Sunday at 1 pm, Sandi Bridwell-Walker, a dealer from
Texas, presented a seminar on Glass Myths and Old Wives
Tales to about 20 attendees. She talked about the myths
that she had heard when she started as a glass dealer. Her
presentation began with a discussion of myths associated
with Mary Gregory glass and ended with the myth that ruby
glass is made by adding a gold coin to the hot glass
mixture. Other myths discussed in her presentation
focused on the cause of straw marks on glass, using the
number of mold lines to identify the age of glass, the
various definitions of Vaseline glass, the reason some glass
has a yellow tint, and how the lack of cobalt in World War II
affected elegant and depression glass manufacturers.
Attendance at the show was down slightly from last year
with less than four hundred paid admissions. If club
members and dealers are included, the total attendance
was around 450. Although fewer attended the show, most
dealers seemed to be pleased with their sales.
Many of the attendees took advantage of the three
seminars offered at the show to learn more about the
history of glass making in the America. Jack Peacock, a
nationally known dealer from North Carolina, discussed the
Tiffin and U. S. Glass companies in a seminar with
approximately 40 persons in attendance. Although he
focused on the relationship between Tiffin Glass Company
and U.S. Glass Company, he told of visiting the Tiffin
factory as a youngster and being intrigued with the glass
making process. He noted that Tiffin began operations in
1888 in Tiffin, Ohio and became part of U.S. Glass in 1891.
While it was operating, it had the largest glass furnace in
the states. Tiffin went bankrupt three times, but the furnace
continued to burn during all three of the bankruptcies
because the furnace would have deteriorated rapidly if the
gas had been turned off. The company bought Duncan &
Miller Glass Company in 1955 and continued to
manufacture glassware in Tiffin, Ohio, until the factory
closed in 1984. Throughout his presentation he showed
examples to illustrate the unique finishes and items such as
vanity lamps made by Tiffin.
In addition to the seminars, the inventory displayed by the
dealers gave attendees the opportunity to learn more about
American-made glassware and pottery. For example,
Franciscan pottery was offered by Ernest and Joan
Thomason from Georgia. They had a covered casserole in
the Desert Rose pattern priced at $140, a soup tureen in
the Apple pattern priced at $375, and a round vegetable
bowl in the Ivy pattern for $40. They also had a variety of
Roseville pottery including a teapot in the Snowberry
pattern for $460 and a Pine Cone bud vase for $425.
Linda and Dale Riendeau from Minnesota had several
pieces of Fiesta ware and Homer Laughlin’s Harlequin
pattern. Fiesta coffee pots in various colors were priced at
$325 to $625, and a Fiesta stacked refrigerator set was
$395. In Harlequin, a light green butter and a Monroe blue
butter were priced at $175 each.
Early pressed glass was available in several booths. Don
Jones and Danny Cornelius from Ohio had their booth filled
with EAPG from many manufacturers. They had a bowl in
Fostoria’s Valencia pattern priced at $120. David and
Linda Adams from Nevada also had EAPG including
several pieces of Fostoria’s Victoria pattern. A frosted
spoon in the Victoria pattern was priced at $120, an
unfrosted syrup was $185, and an unfrosted rose bowl was
$165.
The second seminar on Saturday illustrated many of the
patterns, colors, and types of tableware made by Fostoria
Glass Company before 1920. This genre of glass is usually
classified as early American pattern glass (EAPG), and
many collectors of Fostoria glass are not familiar with these
patterns. Harold Roth, a member of the Fostoria Glass
Society, led the seminar, and noted that Fostoria started
production in Fostoria, Ohio, in 1887, and moved to
Moundsville, WV, in 1891. While located in Ohio, the
company produced many types of lamps and candelabras,
but tableware was also produced. Tableware patterns on
display for the seminar included Cascade, Virginia/Foster
Block, and Victoria patterns made in Ohio. Examples of
patterns from Moundsville production included Atlanta,
Brazilian, Alexis, Rosby, and many others. He also
discussed and illustrated milk glass reissues in the 1950s of
some of these patterns, and reissues in lead crystal in the
1970s as part of Fostoria’s Centennial II collection of
glassware.
Ed Sawicki of New Jersey was a new dealer at the show
this year. He had a collection of blue Cambridge Caprice
and Duncan & Miller Caribbean for sale. A pair of double
candlesticks in the Caribbean pattern was priced at $350 a
pair and a pair of Cambridge triple candlesticks was $285 a
pair. A set of two blue inkwells on a matching stand in an
unidentified pattern was $595.
Next year’s show will be held on the third weekend of July.
Proceeds are used to support the Fostoria Glass Museum
in Moundsville, WV, and other organizations that preserve
the history and artistry of American glassmakers.
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1. This American punchbowl with underplate,
base, ladle, and 16 cups was priced at $985 in
Jack Peacock’s booth
2. Sandi Bridwell-Walker from Texas shows a
piece of glassware at her seminar to illustrate
the variety of Mary Gregory glassware.
3. Jack Peacock of North Carolina shows a Tiffin
Glass swan at his seminar.
4. These pieces of Fostoria Victoria were in the
booth of David and Linda Adams from Nevada.
5. Gracia Bobbitt uses Weatherman’s
book, Fostoria Its First Fifty Years, to illustrate
early Fostoria pieces at the second seminar on
Saturday.
Photos courtesy of:
Harold Roth and Janice Robertson.
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Fostoria Glass Museum Window Install
Saturday, August 5th, a crew of volunteers was in to unload the glass from 15 display cases and move them away from the
windows. Those helping were: Roni and Don Crabb, Jim Davis, John Icard, Linda Polen, Clara Robinson, and of course
Ralph and Cassie Clark.
Sunday, August 6th, storage areas of the museum were cleaned out and the curtains were removed from the windows.
Cases were also moved off the platform area upstairs. Those helping were Ralph Clark, Don Crabb, Chuck Hill, and John
Icard.
Monday, August 7th, the window installers were in and
started installing windows. By the end of the day they
had installed 23 windows, starting with all the upstairs
and then 4 windows downstairs.
Tuesday, August 8th, the installers finished with the remaining 10 windows and cleaned up all the debris. The
crew did an excellent job of installing and cleaning up
after they were done. Cassie and Roni shopped for a
new desk for Cassie’s office and Don assembled it.
Clara Robinson and Jesse Wright washed the curtains
that had been taken down.
Wednesday, August 9th, Don cleaned the windows and
then the curtains were put back on the windows by
Ralph Clark, Clara Robinson, and Jesse Wright. Then
the remaining glassware was unpacked and placed in
the cases. Those helping were: Roni and Don Crabb,
Ron and Norma Hufford, John Icard, Linda Polen, Clara
Robinson, Jesse Wright, and of course Ralph and
Cassie Clark.
The remainder of the week Roni and Don inventoried
the cases and the Huffords helped Ralph and Cassie
move items back into the storage areas
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1. Roni and Jim take time out
from unloading cases to line
dance to "Achy Breaky
Heart".
2. Window installers installing
windows in kitchen area.
3. Installing windows upstairs.
4. Finished windows on porch.
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No. 2538 Place Card Holder
by Roni Crabb
One of Fostoria’s cute little collectibles is their Number 2538 Place Card Holder. Created back when formal tables were
set and each place was designated with a name card in a holder, Fostoria came up with this item. It was initially listed
in the 1936 Price List as available in Crystal, Silver Mist, Azure,
and Regal Blue. By 1942, the Azure and Regal Blue were no
longer listed in Price Lists. To broaden the marketability of the
piece, the 2538 was listed as a card holder but could also be
used as a nut dish or an ash tray. The illustration even showed
it used as a card holder but also with a cigarette on it. Then in
1954, the card holder was shown in the catalog as available in
Ebony. The crystal and ebony were continued in production, or
at least listed, until 1962.
The design for the No. 2358 was done by Edgar Bottome, one
of Fostoria’s most prolific designers and a Design Patent was
issued in 1937 where it was listed as a design for a combined
place card holder, nut dish, and ashtray.
At present, the museum only has the No. 2538 in crystal and
the azure. I personally have never seen it in Silver Mist, Regal
Blue, or Ebony and it would be wonderful to have all colors on
display at the museum.
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#2350½, ROMANCE, Etch #341, Footed Cup,
2½"H,3¾"D, Crystal, 1942-1971,
FGSA MUSEUM ACQUISITIONS,
FIRST HALF 2012
Part 2 of 2
#2496, MEADOW ROSE, Etch #328, Footed Cup,
2½"H,3¾"D, Crystal, 1936-1975,
Acquisitions Committee
#LE04/494, NAPKIN RING, 1"H, 2"D, Crystal, 1974-1976,
#1372, COIN, Wedding Bowl & Cover, 8⅛"H, Crystal W/
Gold Coins, 1960-1971,
The Fostoria Glass Society is extremely fortunate for
the generosity of its members. During the first part of
this year (2012), approximately 124 new donations of
glassware were added to the Museum. This list
shows the items donated and processed as of
convention time in June. This does not include
donations to the museum gift shop, whose proceeds
help fund the Acquisitions Fund. THANKS TO ALL
THE DONORS.
#6016, NAVARRE, Plate Etch #327, Magnum, 16oz,
7¼"H, Blue Bowl Crystal Stem, 1974-1982,
#444, CZARINA, Celery Tray, Crystal, 1894-1910,
#183, VICTORIA, Oil Lamp, 19"H, Frosted Crystal w/
Decorated Opal Ware Globe and Crystal Chimney, 18891891,
PAINTED VASE, 6½"H, 5½W, Oval, Opal Ware, Eagle
Motif, Orange & Yellow Decoration, 1904,
#1478, SUGAR BOWL, Cutting #104, 3½"H, Crystal, 19081921,
#2331-3, CANDY BOX, No Cover, 3part, 2¼"H,6¾"D,
Canary, 1924-1926,
#1478, CREAM, Cutting#104, 3"H, Crystal, 1908-1921,
#1630, ALEXIS, Nappy, 3½"H, 7"D, Crystal,
Commemorative Piece, 1974,
#1741, GREEK, Needle Etch #45, Tea Caddy, (No Lid),
5¼"H, Crystal, 1909-1928,
#4107, VASE, 9¼"H, 5¼"D, Green, 1931-1935 ,
#6122, HALO, Decoration #689, Ice Tea, 13oz, 6¼"H,
Ebony, W/ Platinum Band on Bowl, 1970-1971,
#2375, FAIRFAX, Relish, 2 Part, 8½"L, Topaz, 1928-1943,
#2433, CANDLESTICK, 3"H, Crystal W/Green Base, 1931
-1932,
PAPERWEIGHT, Round, 3¼"D, Crystal, Gold Letters
Local Dress Shop, 1997,
#1478, SUGAR BOWL, Unknown Cutting, 3½"H, Crystal,
1908-1921,
#6105, CANTATA, Cutting #907, Cordial, 1½oz, 3⅞"H,
Crystal, 1965-1970,
#1769, ROCK GARDEN, Cutting #739, Finger Bowl,
4⅛"D, 2"H, Crystal, 1939-1944,
#2417, FIRENZE, Decoration #502, Vase, 8"H, Topaz,
Gold Rim on Etch #281 Verona, 1929-1931,
#2337, MEMORIES, Rock Crystal Cutting #750, Plate,
6"D, Crystal, 1935,
#2856/117, SERENDIPITY, Ash Tray "B", 1¾"H, 6⅞"D,
Crystal, 1974,
#2419, CHELSEA, Cutting #783, Plate, 8"sq, Crystal, 1938
-1944,
PELICAN FIGURAL COMMEMORATIVE Stolen from the
L.E. Smith factory by L.E.Smith workers and sold on Ebay,
#2337, CHRISTINA, Cutting #814, Plate 7"D, Crystal,
1941-1969,
#6111, OLYMPIC GOLD, Decoration #680, Wine, 7oz,
6⅛"H, Crystal, Gold Band W/Gray Cutting on Bowl, 19681970,
#2337, WELLINGTON, Cutting #722, Plate, 7"D, Crystal,
1933-1942,
COIN Advertisement Matted,
#2337, COVENTRY, Cutting #807, Plate, 7"D, Crystal,
1940-1943,
#2592, MYRIAD, Ash Tray, (2), 3¾"L, 2¾"W, Ebony W/
Gold Trim, 1953 $25.00ea,
#2337, GOTHIC, Cutting #774, Plate, 8"D, Optic, Crystal,
1938-1944,
#2592, MYRIAD, Cigarette Box & Cover, 6"L, 3½"W,
Crystal Bottom, Ebony Cover w/ Gold Trim, 1953,
#, PAPERWEIGHT, Advertizing Item, 4¾"L, ¾"H, Crystal
W/Dog Design,,
#112, CASCADE, Mirror w/Sconces (2), Crystal, Sconces
w/bobeche & Prisms, 1887-1889,
#1119, SYLVAN, Individual Cream, 4"H, 2⅜"H, Crystal,
1902-1906,
#1299, LONG BUTTRESS, Pin Box W/ metal lid, 4"L,
1¼"H, Crystal, 1904-1913,
#1119, SYLVAN, Spoon, 4¼H, 3½"D, Crystal W/Gold
Decoration, 1902-1906,
#1704, ROSBY, Square Nappy W/Partitions, 7"Sq. 2⅝"H,
1909-1928,
#1119, SYLVAN, Salted Almond, 2"H, 4¼"D, Crystal W/
Gold Decoration, 1902-1906,
#2412, COLONY, Mayonnaise & Spoon, 3⅜"H, 4⅝"D,
Crystal, 1945-1970,
#1119, SYLVAN, Vinegar Cruet & Stopper, 6oz, 5½"H,
3¾"D, Crystal, Very little Gold Decoration, 1902-1906,
#2496, CHINTZ, Plate Etch #338, Saucer, 5¾"D, Crystal,
1940-1973,
#2630, HEATHER, Plate Etch #343, Plate, 7"D, Crystal,
1949-1971,
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Upcoming Events
(Continued from page 12)
Esteemed Donors
FGSA Acquisitions Committee
Mary & John Austin
Gracia Bobbitt
Don & Roni Crabb
Chris Crummitt
Dennis & Pat Early
J. E. Helms
Chuck & Janice Hill
Ron & Norma Hufford
John Icard
Sherry Kapes
Anthony Karpinski
Robert Loch
Carol Cano Long
Mary Sue Lyon
Barbara Maxwell
Mike Murphy
Carl & Terry Naas
Carol Nicoson
Peggy Oliveto
Jack Peacock
Linda Polen
Mark Prime
Sally Reed
Holly Schell
Bob & Donna Sperow
Donna Stuart
Michelle & Bronwyn Sugg
Ralph & Jesse Wright
Renew Your FGSA
Membership
Shows:
October 6-7, 2012
Southwestern PA Glass, Pottery & China Show and Sale
Washington, PA
Info: Leora Leasure - 412-217-2083 or leasure@eartlink.net
October 13-14, 2012
Iowa Depression Glass Club’s Antique Glass & Pottery Sale
Des Moines, IA
www.home.earthlink.net/~idgc or e-mail: idgc@earthlink.net
October 20-21, 2012
Milwaukee’s Depression Era Glass Show
Greenfield, WI
Info: Katie Goebel
kmgoebel@ra.rockwell.com
November 3-4, 2012
40th Annual All Depression Era Glass Show & Sale
Dearborn, MI
www.michigandepressionglass.com
November 16-17, 2012
Eastern National Antiques Shows & Sales
Carlisle, PA
www.easternnaationalshows.com
November 17-18, 2012
St. Louis Antique American Glass & Pottery Show/Sale
St. Charles, MO
Info: 636-257-0567 or 314-894-3359
February 16-17, 2013
The Houston Glass Show & Sale
Rosenberg, TX
Info: Max Miller 713-410-4780 or
Richard Theiss 214-734-7216
March 9-10, 2013
20-30-40 Glass Society Show & Sale
North Lake, IL
Info: John Schleinzer jsantiques@aol.com
If the mailing label on your Facets reads 7/12, it
is time to renew your FGSA membership.
Please encourage others that you know who
have Fostoria collections to also join FGSA.
Every dollar that you give through membership
or additional donation is vitally important to our
museum’s future.
Upcoming Events
In an effort to reduce redundancy of forms, you
will now find a line item on the mail order form
(page 16) of each issue to pay your $25.00/per
person annual membership dues. Please be
sure to include names of ALL who are paying
dues.
Would you like your chapter meetings or related
show dates presented here? Please send the
date, location, contact person’s information
to mslyon50@gmail.com
at least 2 months in advance of your event.
There is also a designated line for optional
donations to the museum where you will note
the amount you wish to gift.
Thank You.
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Endowment Committee Report
Members who are at least 70 1/2 years young must begin to withdraw funds out of their IRA account each year. If you donate a portion of that withdrawal to the Fostoria Glass Society of America Endowment Fund you will not have to pay taxes on
that contribution since FGSA is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization. This is one way members can help our Endowment
Fund grow and minimize their tax liability at the same time.
Friends of Fostoria Contributors since July 1, 2012 include the following generous members:
Karen Grubber, Patron Level $500.00
David and Sherry Kapes, Patron Level $500.00
Robert Loch, Patron Level $550.00
Milbra Long, Family Level $100.00
Connie M. Lodge, Honorary Level $75.00
Freeman and Jeannie Moore, Honorary Level $50.00
Thank you to all of the donors to the FGSA Endowment Fund to date. And a special thank you to our anonymous donor who
provided the challenge grant to match the first $1000 contributed to the endowment fund this year.
The generosity of all is greatly appreciated.
Friends of Fostoria Endowment Fund Contribution
I wish to make a contribution to the “Friends of Fostoria” Endowment Fund in the following amount: $ _____________.
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Honorary-$50.00 or more
Family-$100.00 or more
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Sponsor-$250.00 or more
Patron-$500.00 or more
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Benefactor-$1000.00 or more
This donation is in memory of:_______________________________________________________
This donation is in tribute to: ________________________________________________________
Name___________________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________________
City________________________________ State/Province________ Zip/Postal Code___________
Phone _______________________________ E-mail ____________________________________
Make checks payable to:
Fostoria Glass Society of America (FGSA)
Mail to:
FGSA
PO Box 826
Moundsville, WV 26041
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Fostoria Glass Society of America—Mail Order
MUSEUM GIFT SHOP BOOKS
Quantity
Price
S&H
American Price Guide
$7.00
$2.00
Fostoria No. 2056 American Pattern Book
$12.00
$4.60
Fostoria No. 2412 Colony Pattern Book
$12.00
$4.60
Fostoria No. 2412 Colony Price Guide
$7.00
$2.00
Fostoria Coin Glass Book
$20.00
$4.60
Fostoria Glass Co. Etching Plate Book
$25.00
$4.60
The Elegant and Master Etchings, by Juanita Williams
$39.95
$6.00
Fostoria Glass, Scarce and Unique Whimsies, by Juanita Williams
$35.00
$6.00
Fostoria Stemware, Second Edition, by Long & Seate
$30.00
$6.00
Fostoria Value Guide, by Long & Seate
$19.95
$4.60
Useful & Ornamental, by Long & Seate
$39.95
$6.00
Fostoria Stemware, 1st Edition, by Long & Seate
$30.00
$6.00
Fostoria Sakier, by Leslie Pina
$30.00
$6.00
Elegant Glass, 3rd. Edition, by Coe
$35.00
$6.00
Fostoria Candelabras, Lamps, Etc.
$18.20
$6.00
The Glass Candlestick Book, by Tom & Elaine Felt and Rich Stoer
$24.95
$6.00
American Line 2056, by Pina
$30.00
$6.00
1898 Catalog, reprint
$15.00
$3.00
Open Salts
$10.00
$2.00
Pressed & Blown Volume 1, Book 1
$22.50
$4.60
Pressed & Blown Volume 1, Book 2
$22.50
$4.60
Pressed & Blown Volume 1, Book 3
$22.50
$4.60
Pressed & Blown Volume 1, Book 4
$22.50
$4.60
Pressed & Blown Volume 1, Book 5
$25.00
$4.60
Pressed & Blown Volume 1, Book 6
$26.00
$4.60
Pressed & Blown Volume 1, Book 7
$22.50
$4.60
Pressed & Blown Volume 1, Book 8
$22.50
$4.60
Cut Glassware
Volume 2, Book 1
$25.00
$4.60
Cut Glassware
Volume 2, Book 2
$30.00
$4.60
Needle Etched Ware Volume 3
$22.50
$4.60
Decorated Glass
$26.00
$4.60
Engraved and Sandblasted Glassware Volume 5
$17.00
$4.60
Deep Etched Glassware Volume 6
$22.50
$4.60
Plate Etchings Volume 7
$29.00
$4.60
$32.50
$4.60
Silver Deposit. Volume 9
$17.00
$4.60
Carved Volume 10
$17.00
$4.60
Line Combination Volume 11
$22.50
$4.60
Special Collections Glassware Volume 12
$22.50
$4.60
Fostoria Glass - Books by Henry J. (Hank) Liebmann:
Volume 4
Fancy Painted Lamps and Accessories
Volume 8
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Total
Fostoria Glass Society of America-Mail Order
Miscellaneous
(continued)
Quantity
Price
S&H
Friends of Fostoria Cookbook
$16.00
$6.00
Facets of Fostoria Publications on DVD (August 1980 to May 2012)
$49.95
$6.00
Age of Elegance DVD
$19.95
$4.60
John Murphy Glass Artisan DVD
$20.00
$4.60
Elegance of Etchings (computer screen saver)
$15.60
$4.60
Fostoria "F" Lapel Pin, 14k Gold, handmade & polished
$49.50
$5.50
2002 Colonial Blue Pelican
$28.50
$8.00
2003 Burmese Pelican
$27.50
$8.00
2004 Crown Tuscan Pelican
$27.50
$8.00
2005 Dark Purple Iridescent Pelican
$30.00
$8.00
2006 Lavender Pelican
$34.00
$8.00
2008 Root Beer Pelican
$34.00
$8.00
2009 Lemon Meringue Pelican
$34.00
$8.00
2010 Bonnie Blue Pelican
$34.00
$8.00
2011 Chocolate Slag Pelican
$34.00
$8.00
2012 Red Slag Pelican
$34.00
$8.00
2006 Paperweight (Glass Gatherers)
$20.00
$6.00
2007 Paperweight (Birds Eye View)
$20.00
$6.00
Vaseline Glass "Fostoria" Logo
$35.00
$6.00
#2056 American Ruby Tom & Jerry Mug
$55.00
$6.00
$25.00
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Total
Sub Total
West Virginia Residents add 6% Sales Tax
Annual Membership Dues (July 2012– July 2013)
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Donation to the Museum (Thank You!)
TOTAL DUE
Ship To:
Name:____________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________State: ________________ Zip:__________
Phone: ________________________e-mail: ______________________________
Make check payable to:
Fostoria Glass Society of America
P.O. Box 826
Moundsville, WV 26041
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2012 NDGA Convention and Show, Kokomo, IN
The second weekend of July, members of the National
Depression Glass Association (NDGA) gathered in Kokomo,
Indiana for the 2012 Convention and Show. Danny Cornelius,
current NDGA president, wants to build strong working
relationships among and between the various glass-collecting
organizations, and he proudly announced that 13 different
organizations were participating in the 2012 show.
Pat Green and I (Gracia Bobbitt) represented the Fostoria
Glass Society. Neither of us had ever attended the NDGA
Convention and Show before, and we didn’t really know what to
expect; but we had no trouble turning our trip to and from
Kokomo into an antiquing adventure. We travelled from
Knoxville, TN to Seymour, IN on Thursday, shopping in Corbin
and Berea, KY along the way. Friday morning, we visited the
mammoth Exit 76 Antique Mall on I-65 near Columbus, IN. We
arrived in Kokomo just in time to set up the Fostoria table at the
NDGA show with a display of the Alexis pattern; and then we
spent an hour in a Kokomo antique mall.
The NDGA show included 32 dealers of both elegant and
depression glass from all over the country. A silent auction was
held during the show on Saturday, with a variety of items up for
bid. After the show closed on Saturday, we attended a
membership meeting followed by a banquet for 175 guests in
Kokomo’s antique car museum. The evening wrapped up with
a spirited live auction that generated approximately $5,000 for
the new NDGA museum in Wellington, KS. The show
concluded on Sunday at 4:00 pm.
During the show, we visited with shoppers, other club
representatives and several members of our Tennessee club
who had also travelled to Kokomo; we signed up a new
member of the Fostoria Glass Society; and, of course, we
shopped. We answered general questions about Fostoria
glassware and assisted with research into bitters
bottles, Fostoria’s Sunray pattern and Tut vases,
among other things. Representatives of the Tiffin
collectors group posed a question about a glass
designer named Linda Cleve who worked briefly at
Tiffin. They believe she left Tiffin after about 6 months
and went to work for Fostoria. So far, we have been
unable to locate additional information about the
designer; and that research project will continue.
The return trip to Knoxville included an overnight stay in
Scottsburg, IN on Sunday. From directions obtained at
a rest area on I-64, we ventured into Shelbyville, KY
where we visited an interesting antique mall downtown
as well as another shop with both great glassware and
cherry furniture. The last stop of the day was a visit to
shops in downtown Georgetown, KY.
When we arrived back in Knoxville, it took us about 15
minutes to unload and sort our purchases. Continuing
the theme of the recently-concluded Fostoria
convention in Moundsville, early Fostoria patterns
received significant attention during the trip. Examples
of Robin Hood, Long Buttress, Frisco, Sylvan and
Atlanta made their way back to Knoxville with us. We
also brought home a Sakier vase in light blue and
several pieces of Navarre, Willowmere and Jamestown.
It seemed fitting that a clear Jamestown torte plate
called out to Pat from the top of a display cabinet as we
turned to leave the very last shop at the very last stop in
Georgetown.
The next NDGA Convention and Show will be held July
13 – 14, 2013 in Wellington, KS – the home of the new
NDGA museum. We are already contemplating plans
for another antiquing adventure.
Fostoria Glass Society of America
2013 Convention
June 7 - 9, 2013
Moundsville, WV
Save the dates and mark your calendar to attend!
The display theme will be the Navarre
Pattern etch #327, introduced in 1937,
designed by Edgar M. Bottome. The
Navarre etch was named after the Kingdom
of Navarre in France. It is an aristocratic
design expressing the grace and elegance of
all things French. In the late 1500's, King
Henry IV ruled first the Kingdom of Navarre
and then all of France. He founded the great
Bourbon dynasty.
Long time Fostoria member from Ohio, Terry
Naas, and Tennessee members Pat Green
and Larry Duke will create the display and
present the Saturday seminar program.
The 2013 Convention will also include the
annual Glass Show & Sale as well as the
annual Glass Auction.
Navarre Etch 327 for 13 oz Footed Tumbler 6016
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DEALER DIRECTORY
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Your Advertisement
Could be Here
Are you a dealer in elegant glass,
particularly Fostoria glass? Want to get
your business known to the premier
Fostoria Glass collectors across the
country? Send a business card with a
check to begin receiving the exposure for
your business with an interested and
targeted audience. See Dealer Directory
and Display Ad rates posted on page 2.
Mail your business card or display ad and
check made out to FGSA to:
Mary Sue Lyon
PO Box 467
South Haven, MI 49090
One Issue of Facets
Per Household
I had several FGSA members approach me at the Convention to say they did not need to have two copies of
Facets mailed to their home despite the fact they held
separate memberships in the Society.
It will save FGSA money on both printing and mailing of
Facets to send only one issue per household. We would
like to send your household only one printed copy of
Facets after the July issue. If you desire to receive two
copies, please contact me via e-mail:
mslyon50@gmail.com or phone: 312-403-9619.
Receive
Facets of Fostoria
Via E-mail
The costs of publishing and mailing of the Facets of
Fostoria newsletter six times per year is increasing to the
point that your membership dues will soon not cover the
expense. That is the primary reason we are unable to
provide the newsletter in color.
If you opt to receive your issue of Facets via e-mail, you
will not only receive it earlier than through the mail, but
you will have select photos and other illustrations in
color.
To receive Facets via e-mail, you will need the free
software Adobe Acrobat. Please e-mail me at
mslyon50@gmail.com if you would like to start receiving
Facets via e-mail.
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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
FOR
THE FOSTORIA GLASS SOCIETY
OF AMERICA, INC.
P.O.BOX 826, MOUNDSVILLE, WV 26041
A non-profit organization dedicated to
the study of Fostoria Glass and the
preservation of handmade glass.
Benefits for membership include: Receipt of our newsletter,
“Facets of Fostoria”, informative chapter meetings;
Glass-shows, auctions, and other special occasions.
ANNUAL DUES ARE $ 25.00 PER PERSON
NAME ____________________________________________________________
ADRESS__________________________________________________________
CITY______________________________STATE_____________ZIP__________
PHONE___________________________________________________________
e-mail address:______________________________________________
Please make check payable to:
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TELEPHONE: 304-845-9188
FAX:
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