From 1896 until 2002, under the names Beatty-Brady, National, and Indiana Glass, beautiful glassware has been produced in Dunkirk, Indiana. This book captures the beauty of that glass in 440 vivid color images. For the first time in a single reference, over 100 patterns ranging from pressed glass of the Depression to post-World War II and contemporary eras are displayed. The patterns include the popular Artura, Bethlehem Star, Constellation, Diamond Point, Garland, Indiana Feather, Leaf, Moderne Classic, Old English, Park Lane, Vernon, and Willow. Their restaurant, hotel, and soda fountain glassware is also included. The text provides a history of the Indiana Glass company, shape and pattern definitions, identification and color guides, a bibliography, and an index. Prices are found in the captions and in tables within the text. This book will be a joy for all whose passion is glass.

The American Wholesale Corporation (AWC) was a Baltimore, Maryland based business which was originally established in 1881 as the Baltimore Bargain House. They sold everything imaginable to retailers throughout the United States. The AWC was one of two wholesale corporations that ruled the wholesale market throughout the late 1800s and into the early 1900s. Over time, both companies would begin creating lavish catalogs numerous times each year in order to present fresh merchandise to retailers and to offer incentives to retailers to purchase particular items. Early catalogs, such as the ones included in this book, were completely hand drawn with incredible detail. Exquisite detail and vibrant colors were used to catch the eye of retailers. This volume contains two AWC Baltimore Price Reducer catalogs. The first is a spring catalog from March 1919 and the second is a Christmas catalog from December 1926. This volume contains only the glassware and pottery sections of these catalogs.