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The Art of Collecting American Brilliant Cut Glass,

ACGA Annual Convention

NEW ORLEANS, LA – This year’s 45th Many “first-timers” have been collecting for many years or are new
ACGA annual convention will be held in to cut glass and interested in learning more about this new passion of
New Orleans, Louisiana, July 19-22, 2023, collecting cut glass. We have several breakout sessions before the
at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Hundreds of Convention opens to explain the format of this four-day event as well
buyers and sellers of brilliant-era cut glass as detailed discussions on how to identify true American cut glass,
will come to New Orleans for the largest clarity of blanks, motifs that make up patented patterns, and many of
ACGA annual sale of rare antique cut glass. the popular cutting houses. There will also be discussions about
American Cut Convention attendees will enjoy seven acceptable cut glass repair, how to identify forgeries, how to display
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wonderful speakers, an abundance of your glass, and where are the best places to buy cut glass as well as the
educational opportunities, and of course, the advantages of ACGA Membership.
fabulous Dealer’s Show and Sale where seven exclusive cut glass dealers Additional information concerning the 2023 Convention, reference
will occupy a 6,000 sq. ft. ballroom. Each will be bringing several catalogs, and other ACGA membership benefits can be found at
hundred pieces of fine Brilliant Period cut glass, specially selected to www.cutglass.org. Online new memberships are only $25 and give you
interest convention attendees. Whether you are looking for an oversized access to a world of cut glass information such as research, ten issues of
piece or small cabinet pieces, you are sure to find something that needs The Hobstar newsletter, cut glass catalogs, photos, articles, and so much
to join your collection. more. If you sell or collect cut glass, join ACGA and attend the
In addition, there will be a pre-convention tour on Tuesday, July 18 convention this year in New Orleans. For more information
of the World War II Museum in New Orleans and special programs contact Philip Nicholson, ACGA Membership and Publicity, at
will be available for first-time convention attendees. philnikster@gmail.com

Founders Chapter of the SAVE THE DATE!
National American And Join Us for Our Spring Show!
Glass Club The North Jersey Depression Glass Club
Presents Its 23rd Annual Spring
VINTAGE ALL AMERICAN GLASS,
We are casual and professional POTTERY, & CHINA SHOW AND SALE
collectors who meet in the Fri., March 31 Sat., April 1, 2023
Calvary Lutheran Church
metro Boston area for 165 West Crescent Ave., Allendale, NJ
educational programs and (Same town and location as our fall show)
camaraderie on a 2 miles off Rte. 17; directly across from Savinni’s Restaurant
New Expanded Friday Hours: 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
variety of glass topics. Saturday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission: $7 (good for both days)
www.founderschapter.org Raffles, Comp. refreshments Fri.; Lunch avail Sat.
President@founderschapter.org For info: Craig 201-819-5468 or Walter 973-838-2419

Early American Pattern Glass Society Vintage &
Early American Pattern Glass Society
“The object of the Westchester Glass Collectible Glass
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Club shall be to promote the study
Show & Sale 2023
& appreciation of glass, regardless of
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with this ad
type and period, with emphasis on JULY 22 (10am - 5pm)
American glass.” JULY 23 (10am - 4pm)
westchesterglassclub.com Cobb County Civic Center
548 S. Marietta Pkwy, Marietta, GA 30066
Quarterly News Journal, Facebook Discussion Zoom Meeting Admission: $8.00 good both days

Group, National & Regional Educational on 4th Tuesday of each Month at 11 am Glass Displays, Glass Repair, Glass ID
Meetings, Member Contacts Coast to Coast & – Please email Jim Russell for Zoom link
Large Pattern Identification Database Jim Russell • 203-207-1525 FREE – Seminars, Parking & Prizes
@ www.eapgs.net PEACH STATE DEPRESSION GLASS CLUB
www.eapgs.org Jrussell9431@sbcglobal.net www.PSDGC.com or showchair@PSDGC.com

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