Adam Tilling the Ground & Eve Spinning, 14th Century

‘Adam Tilling the Ground and Eve Spinning’ stained glass panel dating to the 14th Century, originally displayed in the Marienkirche (St. Mary’s) church in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany.  Following WW2 the panel was seized from Potsdam by the Soviet Military Administration Read More …

The Pound Pipe, 1872

“Valentino Reineger of Alton, Illinois 65 years old and a retired glass-blower, had the distinction of being one of the most expert in the country at making odd pieces… The glass pipe shown in the illustration was his most difficult Read More …

Handmade Waterpipe, 1967

‘Woman customer holding a handmade, copper and glass marijuana water pipe at a shop’ in Los Angeles, California 1967