Download or read book Exquisite Glass Ornaments written by Rosa Barovier Mentasti and published by Marsilio. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The vast and variegated de Boos-Smith Collection offers a comprehensive and fascinating panorama of 19th-century Murano glass production, from filigree to millefiore, from avventurine to chalcedony, that will also appeal to a non-expert audience.
Download or read book Christmas Ornaments written by Ralph Del Pozzo and published by Collins Design. This book was released on 2005-10-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every winter season, millions of households engage in the tradition of decorating the Christmas tree. And how many Americans have grown up with the delight of the annual unpacking of the family's ornament collection, gathered through the years; each one with its special story to tell? Christmas Ornaments: ReCollections brings back that feeling of childish wonder-a very special package to open year after year, filled with richly detailed pictures of exquisite glass ornaments, shiny and precious—and no one to tell you "don't touch"! The book is also a tribute to one of America's favorite pastimes: collecting. In this case, a collection built over the course of many years, found in flea markets, garage sales, antique shops, and on eBay. Ralph and David's passion for collecting and eye for quality comes through on every page; from the evocative photos and illustrations to the stories interspersed throughout, of how ornaments came to be such an important part of how we celebrate the holidays. A whole new appreciation of the fragile memories of Christmases past, Christmas Ornaments will be a crowd pleaser: a dazzling stocking stuffer or an inspiring treat for yourself.
Download or read book Celebrating Christmas Ornaments written by Nina Chertoff and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006-10 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They sparkle, they shine--they light up the tree and the eyes of all who look upon them: therein lies the beauty of Christmas ornaments. Across these pages in richly detailed photographs are a merrily glistening array of some of the most creative, clever, and exquisite ornaments ever produced. A lively introduction explains the tradition of decorating trees, and gives the history of ornaments from the first commercially marketed ones (made possible by a new glass-blowing process) to the silver balls and garlands produced by newly arrived immigrants to the United States to modern designs fashioned out of Styrofoam and satin. The authors also look at some homemade treasures, including designs on paper and food-based decorations such as cookies, pretzels, and marzipan.
Download or read book Tree of Treasures written by Bonnie Mackay and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-09-27 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully illustrated look at Christmas ornaments and the memories they hold on our trees First highlighted in the New York Times, Bonnie Mackay’s annual Christmas tree showcases a lifetime collecting almost 3,000 ornaments. Now, through beautiful photography and illuminating vignettes, Tree of Treasures shares the heartfelt stories behind a hundred of those cherished possessions, whether it’s the story of a family member, like Mackay’s grandfather, a well-known vaudeville performer; long-held relationships with friends and colleagues in the international community of Christmas crafts makers; a memory of a beloved pet; and much more. From serene lace angels and vintage Santas, to exquisite glass-blown spheres and small silk purses, Tree of Treasures showcases ornaments both beautiful and well-loved, illuminating how ornaments, as we unpack and hang them each holiday season, tell the story of our lives.
Download or read book The Glass Christmas Ornament Old New written by Maggie Rogers and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 1977 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Exquisite Glassware by Durand Art Glass written by Vineland Flint Glass Works (N.J.). Durand Art Glass, Vineland, NJ, USA. and published by . This book was released on 1931 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vases and 1 decanter; cased and iridescent glass.
Download or read book Christopher Radko s Ornaments written by Christopher Radko and published by Three Rivers Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When his family's Christmas tree stand collapsed, shattering their collection of 2,000 vintage European glass ornaments, Christopher Radko suffered a double loss. Not only were the irreplaceable treasures gone, but with them vanished a tangible link to past holidays and warm memories of family and friends. Searching for replacements, he realized they were difficult to find, and began a business that almost single-handedly revived the all-but-forgotten European tradition of mouth-blown, hand-painted glass ornaments. Now hundreds of these "memories in the making," as Christopher calls them, are on display in Christopher Radko's Ornaments, the first book devoted to all fourteen years of his delightful designs. Each chapter is dedicated to a different category of ornament, from traditional styles to new ones inspired by the world's far-flung cultures, from jolly representations of Santa in all his guises to charming depictions of people, food, and animals of holiday lore. Throughout the book, sidebars offer an array of Christopher's own tips on how to light and trim a tree and decorate the entire house with ornaments, as well as fascinating information on the ornaments themselves. Lavishly illustrated with more than 275 full-color photographs and packed with personal anecdotes, Christopher Radko's Ornaments captures the heart of Christmas and encourages us to celebrate its message of giving and caring, one ornament at a time.
Download or read book Christmas Past written by Robert Brenner and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 1991 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The historical importance, makers, materials, and rarity of Christmas trees, decorations, and ornaments of all kinds are discussed in detail, including glass ornaments, all types of lighting from candles to electricity, cotton and paper ornaments, and Dresdens. All the major manufacturers are identified and much personal information is given about the families that developed the Christmas ornament industry into big business internationally. Christmas Past includes beautiful color pictures of extremely rare, exquisite glass balls and figurals and early electric lamps.
Download or read book Immigrants Ornaments and Legacies written by Jody L. Pritzl and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-29 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Immigrants, Ornaments and Legacies" tells the stories of the companies who created 20th century Christmas tree decorations. The Shiny Brite(tm) story of Max Eckardt and Sons is chronicled along with rival firms that competed to win the key customers of Woolworth's and Sears. Bernhard Wilmsen was one of the first Christmas vendors to Woolworth's and continued to be for decades. George Franke emigrated from Germany to America at the time of the U.S. Civil War and employed hundreds of people in Baltimore, Maryland. National Tinsel Manufacturing in Manitowoc, Wisconsin would be a recognized Christmas industry leader until a 1991 merger worth $90 million. Before millions of Christmas bulbs were manufactured and sold in America, thousands were imported by Woolworth's and Sears. Beginning as a family business in Lauscha, Germany many husbands, wives and children hand crafted glass ornaments. As early German immigrants came to the United States they evolved the industry with inventions and patents. Survival and prosperity were never guaranteed as the companies struggled during precarious times of tariffs, trade wars and world wars. If not for Corning Glass Works inventing the means to make 80 million glass bulbs a year, the modern era of Christmas tree decorations would have stopped with German blockades and boycotts. With rich details using photographs and statistics, the industry of American glass bulb Christmas ornaments is documented from the 1800's to the 1960's. In their own words, family descendants of ornament makers tell their favorite memories of being surrounded by Christmas all year long and their special holiday traditions that live on today. "Immigrants, Ornaments and Legacies" is a family centered story of decades of Christmas tree decorations that are highly collectible today. An ornament identification section is included to help collectors date their precious Shiny Brite(tm) and George Franke ornaments passed down lovingly from generation to generation.
Download or read book Sargent Whistler and Venetian Glass written by Sheldon Barr and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2021-12-14 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Murano Glass and its Collectors in Aesthetic America / Melody Barnett Deusner -- Venetian Mosaics and Glass in the United States, 1860-1917 / Sheldon Barr -- "Where Have Titian's Beauties Gone?" : Sargent and Whistler on the Streets of Venice / Stephanie Mayer Heydt -- Interweaving Worlds : Antique and Revival Lace in Italy and in the United States, 1872-1927 / Diana Jocelyn Greenwold -- Sparks of Genius : American Art and the Appeal of Modern Venetian Glass / Crawford Alexander Mann III -- Biographies / Brittany Emens Strupp, Crawford Alexander Mann III.
Download or read book Behind the Tapestry written by M. Rose Peluso and published by Writers Republic LLC. This book was released on 2021-01-29 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behind the Tapestry is the compelling true story told from behind convent walls, of one woman's struggles to "make peace" with a mysterious chronic illness and her unfulfilled dream of being a Catholic nun. Maryanne was a 29 year old graphic designer working towards a lifelong desire to someday move to Hollywood and become an Academy Award winning art director. But an unexpected invitation to a Catholic prayer meeting would forever change Maryanne's life showing her desires she didn't know she possessed. After being abruptly fired from her job and spending a lot of time in prayer, Maryanne embarked on a journey to discover God's will for her life. This quest eventually led her to the Catholic Convent and the realization that all she's ever really wanted was to devote herself to Jesus. Entering Religious Life was all that Maryanne thought about for more than a year but there was a problem. She found herself plagued by a mysterious condition that caused widespread, chronic pain. However, in spite of this pain, Maryanne joined a group of Franciscan Sisters in 1999. Her life in the Convent was filled with many questions, struggles, challenges and a whole lot of physical pain. Then when already strained relationships with her superiors became even more fractured with the lines of communication practically severed, Sister Maryanne was forced to make a heart-wrenching decision. One that would not only impact her life but the lives of those around her. Should she remain in the Convent and go on to take final vows or leave her Religious Life behind and take care of herself instead?
Download or read book The Glass Christmas Ornament Old New written by Maggie Rogers and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 1983 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Home Decoration written by and published by . This book was released on 1886 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Diana Carew written by Mrs. Colonel Bridges and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Come and Behold Him written by BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC and published by BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas is often called the most wonderful time of the year—and with good reason. Homes become festive and cozy. Families spend time together, making memories to last a lifetime. Love-filled gifts are wrapped and placed under the tree. Christmas lights bathe everything in a soft glow. And, don’t forget those favorite family recipes that take over kitchen counters and dining room tables. Is there anything more special than the holiday season? This devotional will encourage you to spend time with God in the days leading up to the celebration of the most precious gift: his Son. Come and behold the wonder of Jesus and experience life, joy, and peace during the busyness of this season.
Download or read book Handcrafted Ornaments written by Creative Publishing International and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the origins of Christmas traditions, and learn to create them anew.
Download or read book Kiln Formed Glass written by Gillian Hulse and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2010-01-05 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published as Inspirations in kiln-formed glass, London: A. & C. Black, 2009.
