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padChina and Glass in America, 1880-1980:
From Tabletop to TV Tray

By Charles L. Venable (author and editor), Katherine C. Grier, Ellen P. Denker, and Stephen G. Harrison

Photography by Tom Jenkins and Harry N. Abrams

Illustrated with more than 200 photographs of enticing glass and ceramic objects, this luxurious volume is the first to take a look at the modern tableware used in American homes, examining its cultural and business history as well as its design. Fully indexed with an extensive bibliography, this is an essential volume for readers interested in American cultural and business history, collectors, and admirers alike. 345 illustrations, including 255 plates in full color.

Hardcover, 500 pages, 9"w x 12"h


China and Glass in America 0810966921pad$49.50pad