Glassware industry -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Archival resources
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
George J. LaDue Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0086
Scope and Contents
This small collection contains a hodgepodge of documents related to George J. LaDue's work in the glass trade in late 19th century America. Of most interest is his apprenticeship indenture contract, which bound LaDue to learn the "art, trade, and mystery of a Hollow Glass Ware Blower" at Poughkeepsie Glass Works from 1890 to 1895. Correspondence from the company to his father reveals that LaDue was considered a good apprentice but was once suspected of malingering to avoid low paying work....
Dates:
1890-1987
Macbeth-Evans Glass Company Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0095
Scope and Contents
These collected materials about Macbeth-Evans Glass Company and its predecessor George A. Macbeth & Co. are of unclear origin and provenance. They are divided into four series.
Series 1: Correspondence, 1888-1971
Series 2: Mold Directory of Blueprints and Assorted Drawings and Blueprints, Circa 1911-1958
Series 3: Photographs, Postcards, and Ads, 1915-1939
Series 4: Miscellaneous Materials, 1899-1936
Dates:
1888-1971
