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Fostoria Glass Society of America colors were produced by using different of antique coal-oil and electric Aladdin lamps,
www.fostoriaglass.org chemicals in a batch of glass. offering information on its history, specifica-
Contact: membership@fostoriaglass.org tions, dealers, news, auctions, and connections
The Fostoria Glass Society of America, Inc. was International Perfume Bottle Association to Aladdin Worldwide and regional clubs across
formed to acquire and disseminate detailed www.perfumebottles.org the U.S. The Club offers the Aladdin Collectors
knowledge concerning Fostoria Glass and to Contact: vicepresident@perfumebottles.org Manual and Price Guide.
establish and maintain a museum for housing The International Perfume Bottle Association
and displaying Fostoria glass. The Fostoria (IPBA) is the largest, worldwide organization of National Association of Milk Bottle
Glass Company began operations in Fostoria, collectors, dealers, historians, appraisers, and Collectors
Ohio, on December 15, 1887 specialists in perfume bottles, their packaging, www.milkbottlecollectors.com
and related beauty objects. IPBA’s mission is to The National Association of Milk Bottle
Founders Chapter, The National American provide information about all aspects of Collectors (NAMBC) provides research, educa-
Glass Club perfume and scent bottles and related vanity tional opportunities, and more information
www.founderschapter.org items, including their uses, history, and about milk bottles, milk bottle collecting, and
Contact: President@founderschapter.org manufacturing; to promote the collecting of dairy memorabilia to its members, museums,
these items, and to promote fellowship among and the general public. The NAMBC publishes
The North American Glass Club was founded
in Boston in 1933 for those interested in the its members. 12 yearly issues of its newsletter the Milk Route.

study and appreciation of glass of all types and
periods. The NAGC presently has 13 chapters International Society of Glass Beadmakers National Cambridge Collectors, Inc. &
nationwide. Founders’ members share an www.isgb.org National Museum of Cambridge Glass
interest in glassmaking and objects from the Contact: admin@isgb.org www.cambridgeglass.org
antique to the contemporary. ISGB is the leading organization for the Contact: membership@cambridgeglass.org
promotion, education, and appreciation of the The National Cambridge Collectors, Inc.,
Genesee Valley Bottle Collector’s art of glass bead making for wearable, sculptural, founded in 1973 (celebrating 50 years!), seeks to
Association and functional art. Their mission is to preserve preserve the bountiful handmade glassware of
www.gvbca.org the rich and diverse traditions of the art of glass the Cambridge Glass Company and to educate
Contact: gvbca@frontiernet.net bead making and glassworking techniques; and inspire current and future collectors. The
Collectors have established and continue to
Founded in 1969, GVBCA is a charter member promote education and professional develop- maintain the National Museum of Cambridge
of the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors ment; and encourage innovative use of Glass in Cambridge, OH for the display, study,
(FOHBC) and a supporter of the National complementary mediums among artists and and preservation of Cambridge Glass.
Bottle Museum in Ballston Spa, NY. The Club craftspeople.
hosts an annual show, meetings, and an annual National Depression Glass Association &
benefit auction, and publishes a newsletter. Little Rhody Bottle Club National Glass Museum
www.littlerhodybottleclub.org www.ndga.net
Heisey Collectors of America Contact: sierramadre@comcast.net Contact: 913-636-7825
www.Heiseymuseum.org/heisey-collectors-of- The Ocean State Bottle Club is the new website The National Depression Glass Association is
America-inc/ of the Little Rhody Bottle Club. The Club has dedicated to the preservation of all American-
Contact: info@heiseymuseum.org been in existence since 1970 and had a made glassware, and the history of the compa-
well-known website for more than 20 years
The Heisey Collectors of America, Inc., nies who manufactured it, with emphasis on the
founded in Newark, NJ in 1971, preserves and under the name of Little Rhody Bottle Club. “Great Depression.” Beginning in 1999, the
promotes the history of the A. H. Heisey & NDGA established a National Glass Collection
Company of Newark, Ohio. The Heisey Marble Collectors Society of America consisting of donated glass and related items. In
Collectors of America, Inc. (HCA) opened the www.marblecollecting.com 2012, The NDGA National Glass Museum
National Heisey Glass Museum in Newark, Contact: marbles@blocksite.com opened to showcase this collection featuring
OH in 1974. Today, more than 1300 members The Marble Collectors Society of America American-made glassware from the Victorian
across the country enjoy sharing their common (MCSA) was founded in 1975. Its mission is to Era through Mid-Century Modern, including
interest in Heisey Glass, manufactured by A. H. educate the public about marble collecting and Early American Pattern Glass, Depression Era,
Heisey and Co., 1896-1957. promote this hobby. and Elegant.

Hudson Valley Depression Glass Club National American Glass Club (NAGC) National Duncan Glass Society & Museum
www.facebook.com/hvdepressionglassclub www.glassclub.org www.duncan-miller.org
The Hudson Valley Depression Glass Club Contact: membership@glassclub.org Contact: docent@duncan-miller.org
was founded in 1972 for members to gain Founded in 1933, the National American Glass The National Duncan Glass Society was
knowledge of glass manufactured in America Club (NAGC) was established as a non-profit formed in July of 1975 to study and preserve
from 1920-1970. Meetings are held in Beacon, educational organization for people interested the heritage of George Duncan & Sons of
NY, and there are regular posts with more in the study and appreciation of glass, regardless Pittsburgh and the Duncan & Miller Glass
information on its Facebook page. of type or period. The Club publishes the Glass Company of Washington, PA including the
Club Bulletin and Glass Shards for its members design, manufacture, and marketing of its prod-
International Carnival Glass Association and holds annual seminars across the country. ucts and celebrate the men and women who
www.internationalcarnivalglass.com made it possible. The Society maintains a muse-
Contact: bcronin@psci.net National Association of Aladdin Lamp um dedicated to this goal.
The International Carnival Glass Association Collectors, Inc.
was formed to promote the study and education www.aladdincollectors.org National Fenton Glass Society
of carnival glass. Carnival glass has an iridescent Contact: Bill Courter, brtknight@aol.com www.nfgs.org
finish, and the color of the glass itself can be Aladdin Lamp Collectors, also known as Contact: office@nfgs.org
clear, blue, green, purple, ice blue, sapphire Aladdin Knights, are dedicated to the collectors The Society’s purpose is to promote the study,
blue, teal, ice green, and many other hues. The

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