Science and Studio Glass
Artifacts from this Connect 3
#475 Marbles, Created by Dominick Labino, 1962-1987
Artifact
Sphere (Geometric figure)
Date Made
1962-1987
Summary
Research scientist Domick Labino created the #475 marbles for commercial use. These marbles had a relatively low melting point. Labino offered these for use in a series of workshops led by Harvey Littleton at the Toledo Museum of Art in 1962. The marbles were successfully melted in a small kiln and blown into vessels, laying the foundation for the Studio Glass Movement.
Object ID
2016.29.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Dr. Leah Beasley-Wojick and Joshua D. Wojick.
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Davidson-Gerson Modern Glass Gallery
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#475 Marbles, Created by Dominick Labino, 1962-1987
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Bowl by Robert E. Bourassa, 1971
Artifact
Vase
Date Made
1971
Place of Creation
Object ID
71.156.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Davidson-Gerson Modern Glass Gallery
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Bowl by Robert E. Bourassa, 1971
What is The Henry Ford?
The national attraction for discovering your ingenuity while exploring America’s spirit of innovation. There is always much to see and do at The Henry Ford.
"Fireside Yellow & Red Persian" by Dale Chihuly, 2000
Artifact
Sculpture (Visual work)
Date Made
2000
Creators
Place of Creation
Object ID
2015.92.11
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Bruce and Ann Bachmann.
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
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"Fireside Yellow & Red Persian" by Dale Chihuly, 2000
What is The Henry Ford?
The national attraction for discovering your ingenuity while exploring America’s spirit of innovation. There is always much to see and do at The Henry Ford.
