Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
THF170043 / Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
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Artifact Overview
The Henry Ford's glass collection is one of the most comprehensive in the United States, numbering approximately 10,000 pieces. The gallery traces the history of American glass from the 18th century through the present, including works by important artists like Louis Comfort Tiffany and masters of the Studio Glass movement. Built as a machine shop in 1888 in Lapeer, Michigan, this building was moved to Greenfield Village in 1931.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Building (Structure)
Date Made
1888
Place of Creation
Location
at Greenfield Village in Liberty Craftworks District
Object ID
29.3062.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Brick (Clay material)
Glass (Material)
Wood (Plant material)
Plaster
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