Strawberry Mansion Further Clarification

Alan,

The “clarification” in yesterday’s Gazelle Gazette only muddied the waters. If the pattern was made 1931-1934, then it couldn’t have been designed and made for the restoration and reopening of the mansion in the 1960s.

Did Steuben resume production of a pattern that was originally produced in the 1930s for the reopening of the mansion in the 1960s? If so, then what was the pattern called in the 1930s?

There was also a reference to “feudal” glass found on the property. Should that have been “federal,” i.e., referring to design dating to the period following American independence?

I hate to be a nitpicker, but part of the mission of the CSC is to educate, and this piece hasn’t done that clearly.

Michael Krumme

Some of Carder’s Best Techniques Are Incorporated in Shades

I (David C-B) have never been sure of the number for this shade. It is shown on the website as #926, but it is described in detail, in Gardner’s line drawings as #968. This is where we need Bobby Rockwell’s experienced eye.

Shape: 926

Form: Shade

Color, Green Aurene

Type:Iridescent

Decoration: Pulled Feather, Gold Aurene

2nd Decoration: Lined, Gold Aurene

3rd Decoration: Ribs, Green Aurene

Size: 6 in high

A #985 shade, on the left, and what I (David C-B) believe must be a #972 on the right

Shape: 985

Form: Shade

Color: Opal

Type: Iridescent

Decoration: Pulled Feather, Gold Aurene