Miniature Glass Figure, Crane, 1955-1985
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For visitors to the resort towns around Pentwater, Michigan, a trip to Henry Carter Johnson's "Glass Menagerie" was a cherished vacation ritual. For over forty years, beginning in 1952, Johnson heated colored glass rods and fashioned them into multicolored figures. His whimsical creatures captured the imaginations of children and adults who purchased them, providing a tangible reminder of an enjoyable Michigan summer.
For visitors to the resort towns around Pentwater, Michigan, a trip to Henry Carter Johnson's "Glass Menagerie" was a cherished vacation ritual. For over forty years, beginning in 1952, Johnson heated colored glass rods and fashioned them into multicolored figures. His whimsical creatures captured the imaginations of children and adults who purchased them, providing a tangible reminder of an enjoyable Michigan summer.
Artifact
Figure (Representation)
Date Made
1955-1985
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2001.130.87
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ruth Totten Johnson
Material
Glass (Material)
Color
Blue
Orange (Color)
Yellow
Dimensions
Height: 3.75 in
Length: 3 in
Width: 2 in
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