2020 has been a monumental year. There have certainly been times of difficulty, but also moments of innovation and progress. And for some, that change has been positive, a steppingstone to new roads and new adventures. This is certainly true … Read more →
In the glass world, the words “Steuben crystal” prompt numerous nostalgic reactions. Some may think of brilliant sculptural pieces gifted by U.S. presidents for decades; some may have fond memories of visiting the flagship Steuben store in Manhattan; some may … Read more →
This post comes from Ilaria Camerini and Erin Fitterer, Rakow Library interns during the summer of 2018 working on the conservation of Library collections, including the Whitefriars stained glass cartoon collection. Read more about this project and the collection in … Read more →
This post comes from Joseph Schill, the archives intern at the Rakow Research Library. In 1958, photographer Constance Stuart Larrabee came to Corning, N.Y., to photograph Steuben glass workers in action. Larrabee was a gifted artist who is best known … Read more →