Category Archives: glass
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18 October 2016
Skill & Labour
In the Glass works of Central and Northern Europe at the middle point of the Twentieth Century a remarkable concord was achieved between the rigours of the industrial process and the artistic brilliance of a generation of craftsmen. The return to handmade glassware during the Final Act of the Industrial Age can seem unsurprising to...
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13 December 2013
Victorian Fairy Lights, late 19th century
Made of hand-blown glass. Originally used for festive events, such as Christmas, when small candles were placed inside. A variety of colours available at LASSCO Ropewalk, which is open every day until 22 December.