Monthly Archives: June 2023

American Brilliant Cut Glass; 1876 – 1917

In about 1876, deposits of high grade silica were discovered in the United States.  This discover led to glass-making formulas that were a much higher grade than what was found in Europe at that time.  In addition, cutting wheels driven … Continue reading

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New Beginnings

This year my husband and I made a huge change – we moved from the Seattle area to Dexter, Missouri. It took almost six months to pack and 23,000 pounds later we were on our way East. I won’t even … Continue reading

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