Eighteenth century English glass and its antecedents: a documented history of English glassmaking from the late medieval period to the Industrial Revolution

Based on original contemporary documents housed in archives throughout the country as well as drawing together work from glass researchers, archaeologists and local historians, this book outlines the development of the embryonic glass industry in England from c.1550 until c.1800. The book is divided...

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1. Verfasser: Noble, Michael (VerfasserIn)
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Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Great Britain Michael Noble 2016
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Zusammenfassung:Based on original contemporary documents housed in archives throughout the country as well as drawing together work from glass researchers, archaeologists and local historians, this book outlines the development of the embryonic glass industry in England from c.1550 until c.1800. The book is divided into three parts, the first two comprising the history and locations of many of the glass-houses in London and the provinces, the third concentrating on the manufacture of glass, including the raw materials used, the development of furnaces, and the methods of making window glass, table-wares, and glass bottles
Beschreibung:Contains bibliographic references
Beschreibung:xiii, 426 Seiten Illustrationen, Karten 31 cm
ISBN:9781526203571