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This meticulously researched volume offers a definitive history of the Fenton Art Glass Company during its formative first twenty-five years, spanning 1907 to 1932. Through an exclusive collaboration with the Fenton family and the Fenton Glass Museum, author William Heacock provides a captivating look into the company's early evolution, from its establishment by Frank L. Fenton to its status as a premier manufacturer of hand-crafted art glass.
Readers are invited to explore the artistry of the era, supported by stunning, full-colour photography that captures the iridescent beauty of carnival and stretch glass. The book serves as a vital resource for collectors and enthusiasts, reprinting rare original catalogues and providing deep historical context derived from personal records and expert insights. Whether you are interested in the technical mastery behind the glass, the historical narrative of the American glass industry, or the specific pattern details of beloved lines like Butterfly and Berry, this work serves as an essential companion. It is a visually rich, expertly curated chronicle that preserves the legacy of a legendary American glass factory.
Used (good, see images, some markings, some cover wear, some cover markings, front cover sticker, and front cover sticker mark) Softcover
