Carton, Jean - Stained But Not Disgraced, April 26, 2006
File — Box: 14
Identifier: 1
Paper description
Glass was first discovered in Mesopotamia around 3000 BC. Glass blowing invented in Syria. Glass windows, then colored glass held together. Progress to high gothic stained glass in cathedrals to promote Christianity, then romantic, arts and crafts to art deco, etc. Progression ran from usefulness and decor to art.
Dates
- Creation: April 26, 2006
Creator
- From the Collection: Winnetka Fortnightly (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The Winnetka Fortnightly records are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III). Meeting minutes and members' biographies are restricted; consult Curator of Modern Manuscripts for information.
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
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60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org