Miniature Glass Figure, Angel with Birds, 1955-1985
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Figure (Representation)
Date Made
1955-1985
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2001.130.100
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ruth Totten Johnson
Material
Glass (Material)
Color
Blue
Amber (Color)
White (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 3 in
Width: 2.25 in
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Related Content
articleJust Added to Our Digital Collections: Henry Carter Johnson Glass Figures
Henry Carter Johnson (1908–96) created tiny glass animals and other figures in western Michigan, on and off from the 1950s through the 1990s. The Henry Ford has just digitized a number of pieces from his "glass menagerie."