The original Shoes of Glass was the only extensive volume on the subject since 1940. It has become the standard for glass shoe collectors. A revised and greatly expanded edition of Shoes of Glass is now available. This volume reflects Ms. Yalom's ongoing research, containing updated captions and information on almost all of the shoes shown in the first book, as well as scores of new finds and examples of one-of-a-kind decorations.
Ms. Yalom not only identifies and prices each of the illustrated shoes, she gives valuable advice on distinguishing originals and reproductions. Enhanced by catalogue reprints and original patent drawings, over 900 glass shoes are shown in color and in black and white. This book shows a little bit of everything: boot cocktail shakers; bedroom slipper pipe holders; and even ladies' contemporary heels. There is something for collectors of milk glass, pattern glass, opaque, carnival, ruby or Murano.
Companies represented include Fenton, Gillinder, Pilgrim, and Libbey Glass -- among others -- and shoes featured were made in America, England, Germany, France, Italy, and the Czech Republic. Don't be fooled by imitations (shoes or books)! Shoes of Glass, 2 is useful not only for glass shoe identification, but for viewing excellent examples of pressed and blown glass patterns ranging from Early American to European and contemporary.
Price: $16.49
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