In glorious blue and white: Blue Willow and Flow Blue

Article Abstract:

The transfer printing process on pottery and porcelain are discussed where the process consists of an artist deeply engraving a thin copper sheet with the desired design. The origin of the Willow Pattern and the development and use of Flow Blue as a decorative medium on chinaware are described.

Evaluation, Porcelain, Pottery craft, Pottery making

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Union Glass of Somerville, Mass

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The value of hand-blown and machine pressed glass from the mid-nineteenth century to mid-twentieth century has remained comparatively high due to demand. The history of Union Glass Co. of Somerville, MA, is presented and the company's products described, with some illustrations.

History, Collections and collecting, Ornamental glass, Union Glass Co.

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Wallace Nutting: furnituremaker

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Wallace Nutting furniture is characterized by sheer quality in design and construction that people mistake it for a true antique. The value of Nutting pieces remain high since they are faithful reproductions.

Design and construction, Works, Cabinetmakers (Persons), Architect-designed furniture, Nutting, Wallace

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