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Heart of Glass - Blenko Glass

Blenko Glass is a West Virginia treasure that spans generations. Nothing symbolizes the state of West Virginia better or more beautifully than Blenko Glass. We will discuss current and former craftsmen and designers and how important it is that Blenko and West Virginia glass be appreciated and valued by the younger generation.

Monday, March 30, 2009

Blenko In The Texas Sun

Note: COLD! It was 30 to 40 degrees Sunday in Morgantown. Ugh! Bruce S. sent this photo of his Blenko enjoying a Sunny Sunday! hjh
Hi Hillary,We're enjoying a sunny day here in Texas with Blenko group glowing in the window.
Enjoy

Bruce

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

THIS IS MY 3RD WV WINTER. THE FIRST TWO WERE NICE. THIS YEAR I AM MISSING THE WEST COAST WEATHER.
NICE PHOTO BRUCE, ? IS IT THE LIGHT OR DOES THAT FIRST JUG HAVE SOME DESIGN INSIDE?
MOUNTAIN RITA

Heart of Glass said...

Rita,
While I am most definitely not the
'person who would know'
my thoughts are its (now I'm guessing a husted 581 or myers 7301?) and we're seeing the shadow.
hjh
Bruce solve this mystery for Mountain Rita before I really step deep into the S>

Anonymous said...

I agree with Hilly another item behind not a design.
Sol

bridgett said...

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, I love glass and now I have another reason to love Texas.
This summer I expect to spend lots of time in Texas.
Bruce can you suggest glass museums and shops? I'll be there for July 10-August 24.
thanks

Phani said...

Nice pictures Bruce.

Anonymous said...

Just read U have something called the Marion Blenko Award
what is this
and how does one receive it
and is there money involved?
Just curious.

Anonymous said...

Hi Rita,
The piece that appears inside or as a design on the outside of the Charcoal jug is actually a Chartreuse #5411 sitting on the table behind the jug. One of the benifits of clear vs. crackle glass. I enjoy juxta-positioning pieces to create surprises in arrangements of our collection.
Bruce

Heart of Glass said...

Chitrakahn
I did receive the 1st annual Marion Blenko Award - I have said little about this as I felt unworthy - there are a dozen people who have done more - Tammy Kosla Damon Crain Blenko Bill Terri and the list goes on . . . not that I should have an award I volunteer for Blenko daily - but these folks came before me and do more than I could ever do.
I just happen to be
'available' that year.
HJH

Phani said...

You are always here Brid.

Phani said...

I meant, you are always welcome here Brid.