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The story of glass


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    Oxford, UK: Reed Interactive, cop. 1995.


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    1860450008


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    Comprehensive history of glass from the ancient world to the present day explored in detail. Includes short stories which set the scene, glossary of glassmaking terms, illustrations of famous masterpieces, biographies of glass makers, video demonstrations showing craftsmen making, blowing, moulding, enamelling, cutting and engraving glass. Types of glass are organised into drinking, cosmetics and jewellery, lighting, furniture and decoration, art in glass, commemorative glass, food and tableware, and curiosities.


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