All cases are unique and very similar to others - TS Elliot

Can you properly identify the BLenko swans?

'The remarkable thing about the computer is it allows a million people to laugh at a joke at the same time . . . .a still feel very lonely.' quote of Steve - My webmaster. TS Elliot some time earlier wrote: ' The remarkable thing about television is that it permits several million people to laugh at the same joke and still feel lonely."

Originality is not a new concept - I often hear there is nothing new in the world. . .and in the world of glass art we seem to reinvent our selves often. BLENKO GLASS Company in Milton has been making fine tableware - glass art for nearly 100 years - often copied - never duplicated! Fine craftsmanship is visible to the naked eye, take time when you are ready to purchase, look for the pontail mark, look for a Made In USA or a Made In WV or a BLENKO label. Buy quality. Support your local economy.

Someone once told me everything ends with a 'whimper' . . .I'd like to see the Glass Arts

Industries come back with a big BANG! We can revitalize this industry one purchase at a time. Become a savvy shopper. Shop for quality not quantity.

NOTE: Wednesday at 8 am the West Virginia Birthday Vase will be available for purchase at BLENKO GLASS. Limit one to customer. Price $144 plus tax. hjh

TS Eliot said: ' All cases are unique and very similar to others' . . . she wasn't speaking of art or design, but the concept is also true for art and design.

I often complain that the shelves in Target, Walmart, and even Macy's and Dillards hold more glass from India, Mexico, and China than Made in the US. The reason has little to do with quality. The quality of US and especially the handcrafted made in WEST VIRGINIA glass can not be matched. The cost, the final cost to the consumer is the 'key.' People want to feel they are getting a lot for their money.

It is less expensive (don't ask me why) to purchase Made in China glass at the Target, Tuesday Morning, Walmart, than to buy Made in the USA or BLENKO GLASS. These stores do not carry MADE IN THE US GLASS - I checked last week and couldn't fine one made in the USA glass item. Macy's does carry Fiesta ware and some other Made in USA GLass.

Remember before you purchase - to ask what is the origin of this tableware.

I am posting photos of glass from readers - Thank you for photos

Carletta Blevins, and Cookie Ross. hjh