RETROPAPER: Corning Glass Works: Steuben Architectural Cast Glass

1933 Corning Glass Works

This is a high resolution digital reproduction of an original 1933
catalog for Corning Glass Works, with offices and facilities in
Corning, NY. It is 12 pages. This catalog features Steuben
Architectural Cast Glass; Decorative Cast Glass in Full or Partial
Relief and in Intaglio, in Panels or Grilles, and in the Round.
The catalog presents the options for the treatment and
finishing of cut glass: Treatments-Polished Front Face with
Decoration in Relief or in Intaglio (Light Reflected Through the
Glass from the Edges) or Front Surface in High Releif-Back and
Edges Polished (Lighted Through the Glass from the Edges);
Finishes-Clear Glass from the Mold “The glass as it comes from
the mould is clear or in clear colors when colored, and with a
slight, interesting texture following that of the mould.”, Clear
Glass Polished Finish “This consists of grinding and polishing
the surfaces of the glass desired polished generally on flat
faces and edges to make them absolutely true for jointing or
ease of cleaning.”, Translucent Satin Finish “Dustproof-
Produced by treating the surfaces desired to be translucent,
with a special finish. The resulting finish brings out the design,
as well as gives a character entirely different to that of sand
blasting or grinding. Surface is practically dustproof and
resembles the smooth, honed finish of marble, yet has great
brilliancy against the light.”, Satin Finish “Highlighted-Consists
of slightly polishing, buffing, or highlighting the high spots or
ornaments of a panel in relief which have been first given an all
over satin finish. This treatment adds brilliancy and sparkle to
plain, translucent satin finish.”, Contrasting of Finishes to
Emphasize Design “By contrasting crystal and satin-finishes in
panels or on grilles, design is brought out to better
advantage.” It features several installations, including the
Empire State Building-Decorative Cove Lighting Effect in
Entrance and Elevator Lobbies of the Empire State Building New
York City; New Syracuse Lighting Company Building in Syracuse,
NY; John Wanamaker Store, New York City; the S. S. Morro
Castle and the S. S. Oriente; and others. The catalog includes
many photos and design patterns.

$50.00

1932 Corning Glass Works

This is a high resolution digital reproduction of an original 1932
catalog for Corning Glass Works, with offices and facilities in
Corning, NY. It is 2 pages. This catalog features Hand
Wrought Sculptured Glass and Pyrex Resistant Glass
Construction Blocks "Hollow Glass Bricks". Includes picture of a
sculptured panel for the Empire State Building designed by
Shreve, Lamb & Harmon, Architects.

$20.00

1935 Corning Glass Works

This is a high resolution digital reproduction of an original 1935
catalog for Corning Glass Works, with offices and facilities in
Corning, NY. It is 12 pages. This catalog features Steuben
Architectural Glass in Full or Partial Relief and in Intaglio, in
Panels or Grilles, and in the Round; Cast Glass Ball Lanterns
(R.K.O. Center Theatre, Rockefeller Center, New York); the
Longest Lighting Fixtures in the World (Crystal Chandeliers in
Foyer of Radio City Music Hall); General View of the Main
Entrance to the Rockefeller Center, New York; Architectural Glass
for Exterior Decorative Lighting (New Syracuse Lighting Company
Building, Syracuse, NY); Decorative Cove Lighting Effect in
Entrance and Elevator Lobbies of the Empire State Building, New
york City; Fluted Pyrex Glass Tubing for Railings; Architectural
Glass used in Jewelry Show Windows (Greenleaf & Crosby,
Jewelers, in Corridor of British Empire Building, Rockefeller
Center, NY); Corning Doublet Lens No. A7620 "A Pyrex Glass
Lense for use where concentration and increase in lighting
efficiency is desired."; Standard Shapes (A-2005; A-2058;
A-2037; A-2038; A-2195; A-2196); Corning-Steuben Grilles
(A-2083; A-2010; A-2004; A-2017; A-2011; A-2014; A-2032;
A-2016); and a 120-inch telescope reflecting mirror disc.

$50.00