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Heisey Collectors of America Marble Collectors Society of America National Depression Glass Association &
www.Heiseymuseum.org www.marblecollecting.com National Glass Museum
Contact: business@heiseymuseum.org Contact: marbles@blocksite.com www.ndga.net
The Heisey Collectors of America, Inc., The Marble Collectors Society of America Contact: 913-636-7825, president@ndga.net
founded in Newark, NJ in 1971, preserves and (MCSA) was founded in 1975. Its mission is The National Depression Glass Association is
promotes the history of the A. H. Heisey & to educate the public about marble collecting dedicated to the preservation of all American-
Company of Newark, Ohio. The Heisey and promote this hobby. made glassware, and the history of the
Collectors of America, Inc. (HCA) opened the companies who manufactured it, with emphasis
National Heisey Glass Museum in Newark, Museum of Glass, Tacoma, WA on the “Great Depression.” Beginning in
OH in 1974. Today, more than 1,300 www.museumofglass.org 1999, the NDGA established a National Glass
members across the country enjoy sharing Contact: info@museumofglass.org Collection consisting of donated glass and
their common interest in Heisey Glass, manu- Located in Tacoma, Washington, Museum of related items. In 2012, The NDGA National
factured by A. H. Heisey and Co., 1896-1957. Glass is a premier contemporary art museum Glass Museum opened to showcase this collec-
dedicated to glass and glassmaking in the tion featuring American-made glassware from
Hudson Valley Depression Glass Club West Coast’s largest and most active museum the Victorian Era through Mid-Century
www.facebook.com/hvdepressionglassclub glass studio. The Museum has established a Modern, including Early American Pattern
The Hudson Valley Depression Glass Club reputation for hosting impactful and engaging Glass, Depression Era, and Elegant.
was founded in 1972 for members to gain artist residencies, organizing, and exhibiting
knowledge about glass manufactured in nationally traveling exhibitions, and creating National Duncan Glass Society & Museum
America from 1920-1970. Meetings are held unique programs for visitors, all while www.duncan-miller.org
in Beacon, NY, and there are regular posts building a growing permanent collection Contact: docent@duncan-miller.org
with more information on its Facebook page. chronicling the development of modern and The National Duncan Glass Society was
contemporary glass. formed in July of 1975 to study and preserve
International Carnival Glass Association the heritage of George Duncan & Sons of
www.internationalcarnivalglass.com National American Glass Club (NAGC) Pittsburgh and the Duncan & Miller Glass
Contact: bcronin@psci.net www.glassclub.org Company of Washington, PA including the
The International Carnival Glass Association Contact: membership@glassclub.org design, manufacture, and marketing of its
was formed to promote the study and educa- Founded in 1933, NAGC was established as a products and celebrate the men and women
tion of carnival glass. Carnival glass has an non-profit educational organization for people who made it possible. The Society maintains a
iridescent finish. The color of the glass itself interested in the study and appreciation of museum dedicated to this goal.
can be clear, blue, green, purple, ice blue, sap- glass, regardless of type or period. The Club
phire blue, teal, ice green, among other hues. publishes the Glass Club Bulletin and Glass National Fenton Glass Society
The colors were produced by using different Shards for its members and holds annual www.nfgs.org
chemicals in a batch of glass. seminars across the country. Contact: office@nfgs.org
The Society’s purpose is to promote the study,
International Perfume Bottle Association National Association of Aladdin Lamp understanding, and enjoyment of handmade
www.perfumebottles.org Collectors, Inc. glass, the handmade glass industry, and
Contact: vicepresident@perfumebottles.org www.aladdincollectors.org especially glass made by the Fenton Art Glass
The International Perfume Bottle Association Contact: Bill Courter, brtknight@aol.com Company of Williamstown, West Virginia.
(IPBA) is the largest, worldwide organization Aladdin Lamp Collectors, also known as Fenton is the largest manufacturer of hand-
of collectors, dealers, historians, appraisers, Aladdin Knights, are dedicated to the collectors made colored glass in the U.S., and the
and specialists in perfume bottles, their of antique coal-oil and electric Aladdin lamps, company is renowned for innovative glass
packaging, and related beauty objects. IPBA’s offering information on its history, specifica- colors as well as hand-painted decorations on
mission is to provide information about all tions, dealers, news, auctions, and connections pressed and blown glassware.
aspects of perfume and scent bottles and to Aladdin Worldwide and regional clubs across
related vanity items, including their uses, the U.S. The Club offers the Aladdin Collectors National Greentown Glass Association
history, and manufacturing; to promote the Manual and Price Guide. www.greentownglass.org
collecting of these items, and to promote Contact: greentownglass@yahoo.com
fellowship among its members. National Association of Milk Bottle The NGGA is active in disseminating specific
Collectors (NAMBC) knowledge concerning Greentown Glass and
International Society of Glass Beadmakers www.milkbottlecollectors.com promotes education and research on the
www.isgb.org Contact: ptmanfredi@cox.net history and products of the Indiana Tumbler
Contact: admin@isgb.org NAMBC provides research, educational and Goblet Company, which operated in
ISGB is the leading organization for the opportunities, and information about milk Greentown, IN from 1894 to June 13, 1903.
promotion, education, and appreciation of the bottles, milk bottle collecting, and dairy
art of glass bead making for wearable, sculptural, memorabilia to its members, museums, and National Imperial Glass Collectors’ Society
and functional art. Their mission is to preserve the general public. NAMBC publishes a www.imperialglass.org
the rich and diverse traditions of the art of glass monthly newsletter the Milk Route. Contact: info@imperialglass.org
bead making and glassworking techniques; pro- The National Imperial Glass Collectors’
mote education and professional development; National Cambridge Collectors, Inc. & Society was founded to interest people, to
and encourage innovative use of complementary National Museum of Cambridge Glass encourage learning, to enlighten, and to
mediums among artists and craftspeople. www.cambridgeglass.org understand one of our greatest heritages: the
Contact: membership@cambridgeglass.org American glass industry and the Imperial
Little Rhody Bottle Club The National Cambridge Collectors, Inc., Glass Corporation, which was one of the
www.littlerhodybottleclub.org founded in 1973, seeks to preserve the bountiful largest and finest of all the great hand-made
Contact: sierramadre@comcast.net handmade glassware of the Cambridge Glass glass houses.
The Ocean State Bottle Club is the new Company and to educate and inspire current
website of the Little Rhody Bottle Club. The and future collectors. The Collectors have
Club has been in existence since 1970 and has established and continue to maintain the
had a well-known website for 20+ years under National Museum of Cambridge Glass in
the name of Little Rhody Bottle Club. Cambridge, OH for the display, study, and
preservation of Cambridge Glass.

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