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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.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013

Blenko Project www.blenkoproject.org

 
Mark Twain said : " The very ink with which history is written is merely fluid prejudice."

   The Blenko Project is attempting  a collective history of WVa Glass Workers.   We are again accepting emails, and phone calls for interviews.   If you prefer you may write your story
and email it to The Blenko Project @aol.com,  or mail to 5513 Kanawha Ave.  Charleston, W.Va. 25304  attention Blenko Project History.  
    While Dr. Homburg is a Blenko Glass Fan,  the Project is all inclusive.  Thus far we have
contacts for twelve of the companies. 
   If you are a former glass worker, or have worked in the Glass industry in WVa, or are a current employee with more than ten years,  we'd like to include your photo and a brief history of your employment with photos of glass your shop made.
   Please contact us.
Thank You.

The Blenko Project 

Note:  The Blenko Project is also on June 15th again accepting photos of Glass Collections accompanied by a photo of the collector and brief history of the collection. 
Vintage Photo:   Blenko Glass Catalog.

7 comments:

alex said...

Excellent idea for a project.
This may take a life time, I admire your willingness to tackle this task.
I collect paper weights, many are made by West Virginias I'll email a list of the names and addresses.

Anonymous said...

Two comments.
#1 Ivan looks very young.
#2 Thank you Hilery for keeping Blenko in print.
Thomas M.

Anonymous said...

DOES THE QUOTE MEAN YOU ARE BIAS TOWARD THE BLENKO WORKERS?
I KNOW FROM LISTENING YOU THINK THEY ARE ALL BETTER THAN SUPERIOR.
IF EVERYONE LISTENED TO YOU THEY WOULD THINK BLENKO WAS DESIGNER GLASS.
MOUNTAIN RITA

Anonymous said...

pleasant surprise to see the quote, does this mean HJH is back?

Anonymous said...

I don't like the quotes
they aren't about Blenko.
Hilery stick to Blenko.
Lucille P.

Anonymous said...

I sent my neighbors info to the Charleston address but receive no confirmation.
Ellen G. Myers

penny said...

If any of those old timers have glass for sale,
please let me know.
I am attempting to be a collector of glass from 50 to 70 only