Received a couple of note today about an article in the BLOWPIPE( the official newsletter of the BCS ) it seems Blenko Collectors President stated she had received several emails asking if Blenko i made frogs in the 30s. She (the President) states:
Blenko made NO FROGS until Don Shepperd in 1970s.
This conflicts with my post about Blenko Frogs - It also is in direct conflict with an article in the
Vol.2No.1 WV Glass Museum Publication page 8. Article by David Schepps with photos of the BLENKO FROGS from the 30's.
I am not a member of the BCS - and unlike some, I do not proclaim to be an expert on glass. I do attempt to document facts before I post. My research indicated Blenko did make frogs in the 30s. I honestly do not know for certain if Blenko did or didn't make Frogs in the 30s.
I do know that the craftsmen at Blenko often made small animals w/o a mold as gifts for their friends. These men had remarkable talent.
I 'm passionate abut WV Glass, my only goal is to share that passion and perhaps encourage you to purchase Blenko Glass.
Note: Thank you for reading. I take full responsibility for all errors in any post. Spot a mistake - let me know, and we'll correct it immediately.
5 comments:
You know, most bloggers never go back and revisit old posts or if they do they just link to them.
For you to offer to take the time to go back and correct information in your older posts shows a real commitment and makes this blog more than just a daily electronic newspaper. It makes it more of an chronicle or an archive of information that will persist for those avid collectors who seek to know more about the glass that you love so much.
Good job on the blog. Don't let criticism keep you from doing what you enjoy. I had a friend in college who said that opinions are like buttholes ... everyone has one. Don't forget that. :-)
Damon Crane of the Blenko Museum
was kind to send a letter clarifying the mistakes in the 'All About Glass' article I used as reference.
The dates for Blenko frogs were incorrect. I apologize for the inaccurate date.
HJH
Make sure that you flog yourself with a wet noodle at least 100 times while shouting "mea culpa" as loud as you can.
Or just enjoy a glass of wine while watching "American Idol."
Your choice for penance.
Damon Crain
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OK - error corrected. Apologies to Mr. Crain.
Thank you for spotting the mis spelled name.
Ah ... but you're going to be a Dentist ... who says spelling is required? :-)
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