GLASS BLOWER MONUMENT –
We are moving full steam ahead with plans
for the
glassblower monument, spearheaded by
Martin Fuess.
[We] have sent a letter enlisting help
from the city of
Pittsburgh. We are currently in the beginning stages of
fundraising, with both the glass
raffles at our meetings
and the sales of the sun catchers
going to the special
projects fund. Donations to
this project are always
welcome!
STUDY GROUP SNEEK PEEK –
The Study Group is looking at different types of glass
used to hold lotions, potions, medicines and advertisements
in the apothecary shops during the early 1800’s. It is obvious
that there were changes in the glass used in drug stores a
hundred years later. The question, then, is what caused
those changes? Stay tuned. You will get an interesting
history lesson at our February 2019 Antique Show and Sale.
UPCOMING DINNER PRESENTATIONS –
Wednesday: November 14th, 2018 -
(6:30 pm Dinner -- 7:45 pm program)
Sid Lethbridge presentation on "Canadian Glass Companies"
Please note: the November meeting is the 2nd Wednesday
Sid Letherbridge, a resident of Ontario,
Canada, will speak on his recently completed
book Early Canadian Pattern Glass. His power
point program will explain different Canadian
glass companies and show us the patterns attributed
to those companies. If you have ECPG,
please bring it to add to the display.
Wednesday: December 19th, 2018
Christmas Party
Please note: the December meeting is the 3rd Wednesday
Wednesday: January 16th, 2019
Study Group – "Glass for Lotions, Potion and Notions - Drug Store Glass"
Please note: the January meeting is the 3rd Wednesday
SATURDAY February 16th, 2019 - - - AND
SUNDAY February 17th, 2019
It's our annual HGCP Antique Show and Sale
The more than 60 members of HGCP are not only from the local Pittsburgh area, but from throughout distant locations around the Tri-State (Pennsylvania /Ohio /West Virginia) area.
Your MEMBERSHIP in the club gets you a copy of The Glassblower, HGCP's monthly newsletter. It is sent to each member prior to each upcoming meeting. It shares information about the previous month's program, upcoming meeting information, events and trip information.
HGCP meets the third Wednesday of every month from September through May. Optional dinners at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (Keystone Room) start at 6:30 PM -- Club Meetings start at 7:45 PM
We meet at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (Keystone Room) across from Pittsburgh's South Hills Village, unless so noted on the calendar. Note the ACTIVE LINK to a map that will help you find the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Dues for the year are $20. If you want to receive a PRINTED copy of the Glassblower news-letter, dues are $30. If you think that you would like to attend a meeting to learn more about American Glass and our Club, please use the links here and head to the Membership and/or the Contact Us pages. The optional dinner at the Crowne Plaza Hotel is $23.00 for members and $27.00 for guests.
What do I get for my $20.00 membership?
Outstanding educational programs
Newsletter called The “Glassblower” 10 times per year in your email
Lasting friendships
Shared glass expertise
Appreciation of American glass made circa 1800-1900
Examination of awesome glass displays
Opportunity to serve on committees
Leadership role: hold a club office
…and so much more!!!
Josh Hvizdos
I am
honored to serve as the new president of the Pittsburgh
Historical Glass Club for the 2018-2019 term.
As a 4th generation amateur historian and local
glass collector, I am happy to be associated with a
group that does so much for the preservation of our
shared history and the promotion of the glass legacy
of the Pittsburgh area. From the yearly [antique] show, to
our monthly presentations, to our undertaking to
create the monument, we are truly at the forefront
of preserving the rich glass heritage of the area!
I appreciate the opportunity to
lead the club over the next two years and am excited
at what we can accomplish going forward.
Congratulations to all of the new officers, I look
forward to working together to grow the group. I
would encourage everyone to try to attend as many
dinner meetings as possible and to help out in any
way you can. If I don’t see you at the various local glass
shows, I hope to see all of you at one of our [education packed] meetings!
The officers for 2018-2019: (LEFT to RIGHT) are
Zita Reis (Historian)
Betty DeSalvo (Assistant Treasurer),
Marsha Perrott (Treasurer),
Peggy Anchors (Secretary),
Josh Hvizdos (President),
Marilyn Hamay (Vice President),
Jane Offutt (Editor).
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The Historical Glass Club of Pittsburgh (HGCP) promotes the education, study, knowledge, appreciation, and history of American Glass, with emphasis on glass manufactured in the Pittsburgh region, as well as its relationship to useful and decorative arts.
Kathy Turner
At our October meeting, Kathy gave us an outstanding power point program: “The Missing Era: 1915-1928.” The Glass Club members learned a lot from Kathy’s well-researched program. Individual members learned to discern Imperial, US Glass, McKee, and Duncan patterns on part cut glass or pressed/cut glass. The Glass Era from 1915 to 1928 saw the beginnings of diverse art glass and glassware with color, an optic, iridescence, acid-etching, gold edged, and plain form. See the above picture for some of the examples she provided from manufacturers of that era.