Description
1880's New England peachblow vase 3.75" tall x 2.5" wide with no damage or<br>issues.<br><br>The Glass of New England 1818-1888<br>The glass industry was attracted to New England for many of the same reasons it<br>was attracted to other locations throughout history; access to natural fuel<br>resources, availability to world marketplaces, and a ready work force. Of the<br>many glass houses in New England in the early to mid-1800s, two of the best<br>known were The New England Glass Company and The Boston and Sandwich Glass<br>Company. The New England Glass Company was located in the Cambridge area of<br>Boston. The use of the term "Cambridge Glass" in literature has led to some<br>confusion with the somewhat later Cambridge Glass Company of Cambridge, Ohio.<br>The New England Glass Company was incorporated in 1818. Deming Jarvis, the only<br>one of the four owners with practical business experience, was to run the shop.<br>Mr. Jarvis, born in Boston into a wealthy family, had working experience in the<br>dry goods business before joining the NEGC. He had a unique talent for selecting<br>the right men and getting them to come to work for him, including some of<br>Europe's most skillful cutters. Deming's father died in 1823, leaving him with<br>considerable wealth and he spent some time in Pittsburgh<br>studying the local methods of glass making.<br>isshelf
