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2023 Glass Club & Resource Directory
2024 Glass Club & Resource Directory

here are so many different ways to collect shakers. The Club seeks to stimulate the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors
glass—glass in general or whatever catches interest and education of members and the (FOHBC)
Tyour eye, or a specific type of glass, or general public about this distinctive historical www.fohbc.org
glass made by a specific company—and and decorative art form by providing written Contact: fohbcmembers@gmail.com
here you may discover a Club of like-minded documentation, research, news articles, and The FOHBC is a non-profit organization
enthusiasts; a museum where you can learn opportunities for meetings and discussions. supporting collectors of historical bottles,
more about glass history and see fine examples; Many tools under the I.D. Project at the web- flasks, jars, and related items. The mission of
and a show, auction, or convention where you site help collectors research their collections the Federation is to encourage growth and
can find pieces to add to your collection. The and identify their history and manufacturer. public awareness of the bottle hobby, to
following list, submitted by our readers and enhance the enjoyment of collecting, dealing,
advertisers, is a great place to start exploring your Cape Cod Glass Club (CCGC) and educational endeavors, and to support fair
interests: www.capecodglassclub.org and ethical conduct within the bottle hobby.
Contact: ehl77pg@gmail.com
GLASS CLUBS Founded in 2000, the Cape Cod Glass Club is Fenton Art Glass Collectors of America
AND ASSOCIATIONS a Chapter of the National American Glass www.fagcainc.com
Club (NAGC). This group of glass collectors Contact: fagcainc@cascable.net
American Carnival Glass Association —students of glass design and manufacture— More than twenty local chapters and
(ACGA) gather to become educated in identifying and thousands of collectors of Fenton Art Glass
www.myacga.com learning about all types of glass, old and new, belong to this FAGCA. Founded in 1905 by
Contact: larryyung@att.net American and foreign, blown and pressed. brothers Frank L. and John W. Fenton, the
The American Carnival Glass Association Fenton Art Glass Company ranks among the
(ACGA) is a nonprofit, educational group, Carder Steuben Glass Association world’s foremost producers of handmade art
dedicated to promoting interest and educating www.steubenglass.org glass. The Association is dedicated to
others, to encourage learning and enlighten- Contact: webmaster@cardersteubenclub.org teaching and sharing the story of Fenton glass
ment of one of America’s heritages, Carnival The mission of the Carder Steuben Glass to enlighten and teach others about one of our
Glass, and to increase and promote friendship Association is to encourage and promote the great heritage glassmakers, the glassmaking
and give each an opportunity to participate in collecting and enjoyment of Steuben glass, industry, and Fenton Art Glass in particular.
new discoveries and experiences concerning developed by Frederick Carder and produced
Carnival Glass. ACGA has offered carnival during the period from 1903 through 1933, Fostoria Glass Society of America
glass education since the beginning with articles and post-Carder or modern Steuben glass pro- www.fostoriaglass.org
in the newsletters, presentations at meetings, duced from 1933 through 2011. Membership Contact: membership@fostoriaglass.org
and more. Downloadable articles are available includes an annual general membership to the The Fostoria Glass Society of America, Inc.
at the Association’s website. Corning Museum of Glass. was formed to acquire and disseminate
detailed knowledge concerning Fostoria Glass
American Cut Glass Association Crescent City Depression Glass Society and to establish and maintain a museum for
www.cutglass.org www.crescentcityglass.org housing and displaying Fostoria Glass. The
Contact: acgabill@gmail.com Contact: theccdgs@gmail.com Fostoria Glass Company began operations in
The American Cut Glass Association is a non- The Crescent City Depression Glass Society Fostoria, Ohio, on December 15, 1887.
profit organization devoted to the study and has been bringing together and educating
research of American Brilliant Cut Glass. The those with an interest in collecting Depression Founders Chapter of the National
Brilliant Period lasted from approximately Era glassware and American glassware of the American Glass Club
1876 to 1914. This glass was considered the 40s, 50s, and 60s, since 1973. www.founderschapter.org
finest in the world and won many international Contact: President@founderschapter.org
prizes. The American Cut Glass Association is DelMarVa Depression Glass Club Founders Chapter meets in the Boston area
an organization that is evolving from a “collec- www.delmarvaglassclub.org typically on the second Monday of the month.
tors” society to an organization that has the Contact: kay_holloway@hotmail.com Our meetings feature educational programs
responsibility to help preserve and advance the The DelMarVa Depression Glass Club focuses led by authorities in the field of glass and/or
study of this important American art form. on 20th century American glassware from the our members in an informal atmosphere of
Great Depression era, the 1920s-1930s. The camaraderie with fellow glass enthusiasts.
Antique Bottle Collectors Haven Club concentrates on all types of vintage to Topics range from ancient glass to contempo-
www.antiquebottles.com early American pattern glass, carnival glass, rary studio glass and everything in between.
Contact: rlynch@antiquebottles.com and art deco, and provides a venue for collec- Our members include casual collectors,
The leading educational Internet site for finding, tors and researchers to share information antique dealers, museum curators, and authors.
buying, selling, and learning about Antique about their collections and interests.
Bottles. If you want to learn more about a Genesee Valley Bottle
particular category of bottle, or simply find Early American Pattern Glass Society Collector’s Association
out “how much is my old bottle worth?” then www.eapgs.org www.gvbca.org
this is the site for you. Contact: reneedmiller63@gmail.com Contact: gvbca@frontiernet.net
The Society was founded in 1994 to foster and Founded in 1969, GVBCA is a charter member
Antique Glass Salt and Sugar Shaker Club encourage the collection, appreciation, study, of the Federation of Historical Bottle
(AGSSSC) preservation, and documentation of early Collectors (FOHBC) and a supporter of the
www.agsssc.org American Pattern Glassware (EAPG), its mak- National Bottle Museum in Ballston Spa, NY.
Contact: AGSSSC@collector.com ers, and its place in American life, past and The Club hosts an annual show, meetings, and
The AGSSSC is a group of salt and sugar shaker present. Our Pattern ID site is the largest, an annual benefit auction, and publishes a
collectors who encourage, promote, and most accurate, and most complete database of newsletter.
support the collection and study of late 19th pattern names and photos of glass.
and early 20th century glass salt and sugar

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