This blog post comes from Adelheid Hansen, an intern in the Conservation department. It was a dream come true to be an intern in the Conservation Lab of The Corning Museum of Glass for eight weeks in early 2018. Shortly … Read more →
Many artists have been inspired by the patriotic colors and symbols of the United States of America. In honor of this weekend’s holiday, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 glass objects to celebrate a patriotic Fourth of July. … Read more →
There’s something remarkable about walking through our Crystal City Gallery. The light catches every cut—every engraved detail—of the hundreds of pieces on display, all of which were made in Corning. Seeing where the process starts, with a “blank” piece of … Read more →
This goblet in the “Monticello” Pattern was one of six objects recently received by the Museum as a gift of Frederick Campbell Hovey. The name and design of the “Monticello, 5700” pattern were inspired by the neoclassical architecture of Monticello, … Read more →