All the “Not on view” comments about the Steuben glass items in museum collections makes one wonder about the wisdom of donating glass to museums. Yet what is the alternative? Michael Krumme

Faceted Crystal Paperweight Style Cologne Bottle With Pink to Blue Shaded Cintra Internal Decoration and Controlled Bubbles

Location: National Museum of American History

Not on View

Long Stemmed Gold Aurene Vase With Leaf-and-Vine Decoration

Location: National Museum of American History

Not on View

Colorless Glass Basket With Clear Glass Liner

Location: National Museum of American Art

Not on View