Each year since 1980 Blenko Glass has produced a vase in honor of the State Of WVa 's Birthday.
The concept is said to have began as a conversation between Bill Blenko Jr and the Diamond Department Store.
It's now going on 38 years. Each year devoted Blenko Glass Collectors start standing in line 2-5 days ( or 6 hrs) prior to the 8 am sale. Often this is a family - friend event, folks bring xtra drinks and cookies to share during the wait. A yearly reunion of B-Day Collectors.
The number of vases is limited to the age of our State.
The Blenko Project has recorded 10 complete sets. If you have a complete set, please contact
theblenkoproject@aol.com . The Blenko Project also assist folks with finding the vases they need to complete their B-Day set and to assist with rehoming BDay vases no longer needed.
This year the vase is exceptional. It's large ( for those of you who want the architectural piece), the new designers understand how important this piece is to collectors. You'll agree when you see this it's an exceptional WVa Bday Vase.
As always we are grateful to Blenko Glass www.blenkoglass.com for photos and information.
2017 WV Birthday Vase
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