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When the dazzling 16-foot-high leaded stained- glass window arrived in Canton in 1913, it made front-page news—and postponed the new church’s dedication by a week because of a shipping delay.
The mansion was designed for Samuel M. Nickerson by one of Chicago's earliest prominent architects, Edward J. Burling of the architectural firm of Burling & Whitehouse. [6] Construction took four years and cost $450,000; it was reportedly the most expensive and elaborate private residence in Chicago at the time of its completion in 1883. [7]
Uranium Two tall, glowing green glass vases with floral patterns are displayed side by side. Each vase has a slightly flared top and gold trim. A small coin at the base provides scale. mystuff305/ebay
At the Century of Progress Exposition in 1934 in Chicago, Haeger Potteries' exhibit included a working ceramic factory where souvenir pottery was made. [1] In 1934, Royal Arden Hickman (1893–1969) joined the firm to design a line of artware sold under the brand name "Royal Haeger". [2] Hickman was the chief designer from 1938-1944. [2]
The finest and most valuable pieces were signed with "GEM CAMEO" included in the mark - Roman cameo glass was itself an imitation of the luxury art form of the cameo engraved gem. In 1889 Thomas Webb & Sons secured an American patent for their process, and in that same year they received a Grand Prix for their exquisite colored glass at the ...
Claude Monet’s 1890 painting “Meules” — aka “Grainstacks” — sold for $110.7 million in 2019, which was the highest price ever for an Impressionist work, according to Sotheby’s.