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The sprawling scope of machine-made marble production in the twentieth
century is illustrated in over 590 eye-catching color images that
comprise the most extensive collection of marble packaging ever
assembled. Historical photos from a variety of factories are also
provided. Products and packages for Akro Agate, Christiansen Agate,
Davis Marble, Heaton Agate, Kokomo Opalescent, Libbey-Owens-Ford, Marble
King, Peltier, Ravenswood, and Vitro are included, among others.
The fascinating text, providing a history of the marble companies and
their wares, was nearly 40 years in the making, involving interviews
with over 100 individuals and insuring the accuracy of the listings. A
bibliography and index are included, along with values in the captions.
Marble collectors and glass lovers alike will be thrilled with this
detailed reference work.
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