It’s been an interesting dialogue. In summary it might be said that “we art
glass collectors get no respect”. That is, many, many museums and their curators
(elites?) have little interest in 19th century decorative arts; that is, in many
cases except some for the art glass of LCT. Is the mission to try and educate
curators about the importance of the decorative arts and not merely the fine
arts?
At any rate, ideas of turning towards a more appreciative and long term audience
may be universities and libraries. However, see below the commentary of Carol
Ketchum of Genoa, NY.

To help the process The Rakow Library is going to assemble a list of museums
that have art glass collections to provide a starting point for giving which will
be shared when completed. Also, those who may want to make gifts and
contributions may want to look at a book by Michael Mendelsohn titled “Life is
Short, Art is Long”. A favorite saying of Frederick Carder. Therefore the title
captured my attention. However, in the preface I see the author says of the
title that it comes from Hippocrates and many others, but it seems to have
started with Hippocrates. Well, Mr. Carder then you are in good company.

Now from Carol Ketchum:
Elizabeth Creech’s comment regarding how large an endowment would be
necessary to fund one’s own museum brings to mind Paul Vickers Gardner with
his $100,000. bequest, his glass collection, and ephemera to Alfred University to
“open” the Paul Vickers Gardner Glass Center. It’s mostly hidden away and
forgotten about. A strong volunteer contingent needs coordination and dedicated leadership in order to be successful.

Re: the RV; that’s one RV for the display and two for the packing materials.
Carol Ketchum