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Glass News & Notes
Glass News & Notes

American Brilliant Cut Glass and ACGA

Online Convention & Show August 7-8

Due to Covid-19, this year’s annual ACGA and give you full
Convention and Dealer Show that was originally access to research
planned for early August in New Orleans has been information, ten
rescheduled to 2023. Instead, the ACGA will hold issues of our newsletter The Hobstar, cut glass catalogs, earlier convention
an online mini-convention on August 7 and 8 of presentations, Hobstar articles, and much more. If you sell or collect
this year. They also plan to sponsor a Brilliant cut glass, you do not want to miss any of the benefits of being a member
Weekend educational event and Dealer Show in of the ACGA.
conjunction with the Dorflinger Factory Museum
in White Mills, Pennsylvania, at the end of September. The next
convention will be held near Dallas in Rockwall, Texas, in July 2022. DelMarVa Glass Club Annual
The American Cut Glass Association (ACGA) was formed in 1978 as
a non-profit organization with the objective of advancing the history, Show and Sale Cancelled

knowledge, and appreciation for American Brilliant cut glass as an art
form. To further this mission, the ACGA remains active in research and The DelMarVa Depression Glass Club has cancelled its annual
sponsorship of members-only events throughout the United States. Glass Show and Sale, held in April in Maryland, due to COVID. The
Cut glass collectors admire its beauty and exceptional sparkle and the Club’s mission is to provide a venue for collectors and researchers of
fact that it was hand-made by highly skilled craftsmen. As with any American glass, primarily of the Great Depression era, where they can
collectible, there are certain characteristics that reflect higher quality and impart knowledge about their glass collection and interests. Last year’s
value. In Brilliant Era cut glass, these mainly include the glass clarity and 85th Annual Show and Sale, scheduled for April 18 & 19, 2020 was
brilliance, along with the depth, detail, and precision of the cutting, and also cancelled due to COVID. The Organization looks forward to
finally the rarity of the design. Talking with knowledgeable antique returning next year with a 2022 event.
dealers and collectors can help you to recognize these characteristics.
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2021 mini-convention at www.cutglass.org
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Hudson Valley Depression
Founders Chapter of the Hudson Valley Depression
National American Glass Club Join Us For Our Open to All
Glass Club
Glass Club
Spring Glass Show & Sale Monthly Zoom Meetings

Saturday, May 8, 2021
We are casual and professional 11am to 5pm Previous programs from the Smithsonian Art
collectors who meet in the Beacon VFW Museum, Blenko, Museum of American Glass
413 Main Street, Beacon, New York 12508 WV, Bergstrom Mahler Glass Museum, National
metro Boston area for $4.00 per person Museum of Cambridge Glass, Tacoma Art

educational programs and We are a group of enthusiasts and collectors preserving Museum, and the Corning Museum of Glass!
our American glass heritage! We meet monthly on
camaraderie on a the second Saturday at 10am at the Beacon VFW Hall For more information on the Westchester Glass
variety of glass topics. to share knowledge and to enjoy the fellowship Club and to join a meeting, Contact James Russell
and beauty that this glass imparts.
Westchester Glass Club president.
www.founderschapter.org Jeanine Carmichael-Hill – President Jrussell9431@sbcglobal.net
845-489-2547, hvdgc1972@gmail.com
President@founderschapter.org Facebook.com/Hudson Valley Depression Glass Club Last Tuesday of the Month at 11:00am
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