Frank Miller's Showrooms in New York, 1911
The photo below shows the New York showrooms of Frank Miller, who was Harry Northwood’s agent – and it was taken 108 years ago, in August 1911.
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It is possible to recognise many shapes and patterns of what is clearly a treasure trove of Carnival Glass – described in the accompanying text as “a comprehensive line of iridescent ware” - see right. |
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The top row of shelves in the middle of the picture are filled with water pitchers. We can see Wishbone, Greek Key and tall tankards that could be Grape Arbour or maybe Oriental Poppy. Below that shelf, there are punch sets – we can see Memphis and also Grape and Cable.
Lower down and there are many recognisable shapes, including Singing Birds items as well as Acorn Burrs table sets. And can you spot the white tin liners of the Grape and Cable ferneries in the middle distance? And then just look at those high-up shelves around the walls – even more pitchers, some appear to be enamelled. We think we can see the lilies of epergnes just in front of the distant supporting pillar.
Lower down and there are many recognisable shapes, including Singing Birds items as well as Acorn Burrs table sets. And can you spot the white tin liners of the Grape and Cable ferneries in the middle distance? And then just look at those high-up shelves around the walls – even more pitchers, some appear to be enamelled. We think we can see the lilies of epergnes just in front of the distant supporting pillar.