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These are three assorted 1950 magazine advertisements for American Glass makers. All three are black & white and measure 4 1/4" by 5 3/4".
The first is the "Springtime" pattern hand-cut crystal stemware made by Hunt Glass Works, Corning, New York. The second ad is from Silver City Glass Company, Meriden, Connecticut presenting their Sterling Silver-on-crystal accessories. The third ad is for West Virginia Glass Specialty Co., Weston, West Virginia advertising their glass footed hostess buffet server pattern.
AdvertisingFrom colorful Victorian trade cards of the 1870s to the Super Bowl commerci…
GlasswareGlassware is a broad term for decorative yet functional glass that was prod…