This important new reference carefully presents exquisite glass items made at the Steuben Glass Company, in Coming, New York, during Frederick Carder's founding and long tenure, from 1903 to 1954. It features a scholar's detailed text and more than 800 exquisite colour photographs of glass types he made over this period. Includes delicate Aurenes, Cintras, Intarsia, Cire Perdue, and Diatreta examples. Three men who pioneered Steuben Glass are revealed: Paul Vickers Gardner, Robert Rockwell, and Walter Dorwin Teague. Histories of Carder's work with many companies, such as DeVilbiss atomizers, Alvin silver, Oscar Bach, and Roycroft ceramics, are discussed. Sections are devoted to exhibitions held in Mr. Carder's honour, reflecting his history at Steuben Glass and never before seen showpieces. Also, there are works made for companies, such as Corning Glass, that dealt with architectural glass, which has never been discussed in print before. Robert Mueller has provided his passionate and respectful response to each piece shown, in the context of the founder's own intentions. This book is a unique treasure combining original scholarship and first-hand experience about one of America's well-known business successes. AUTHOR: Robert Mueller has studied and collected Steuben glass for over forty years, gaining a deep respect and understanding of Frederick Carder's techniques and motivations. His analysis is of each piece is invaluable to all readers today. SELLING POINTS: Frederick Carder, founder of Steuben Glass Company Premier Glass art in 800 + plus photographs Never-before-published, rare items featured 800 colour photographs *
