[Jewelry making - Article 01153] - Re: [Orchid] Why Rhode Island?

[Helen Malchow]

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    Hi all, I believe that Daniel is correct. From what I have gathered 
    from  my trips up there it was quite the hub of costume and glass
    jewelry. The natural sources of power  and large  mfg. capabilities
    drew many companies.There were also   a large number of skilled
    craftsman that blew and designed with glass. Many of the old catalogs
    and cabinetry were set up for the salesman to come in and order
    various types of glass beads and cabs in a multitude of colors ,sizes
    , textures and then ordered the findings to go with them. The glass 
    order went off to Germany, Japan, France and Italy and Czech. It all
    came back and was assembled there. 

    My friend purchased several  great Arts and Crafts period cabinet
    from some of the old mills. About 20 years ago. They were still
    filled with the original glass. Each  drawer has a cardboard paper
    that fits neatly on the bottom . This paper is full of 2x3 inch
    squares drawn by hand in brown ink.Some of the most beautiful writing
    I have ever seen .( I have my fantasy about it being a feather
    quill!!) Various types of glass are glued down to the middle of each
    square and labeled with the country of origin. They go on like this
    until 1968. Findings that are associated with them are in other
    cabinets.  It was amazing to see the passage of time laid out in a
    drawer, in glass and in ink.   Hope this helps   Enjoy the wonderful
    sunshine!! Helen 



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