ACGA Online Research Materials
Research Material courtesy of LABAC*
Introduction
Welcome to our online catalog section for American Brilliant Cut Glass. This section is a work-in-process; we will be adding many more catalogs over time. (Note that some sections of the content are not online yet; some titles are placeholders only for now.) These publications are available through the hard work and dedication of the members of "LABAC", a non-profit research group*.
LABAC was an informal research group led by Rob Smith which developed forty reference books between 2000 and 2023 detailing many aspects of the American cut glass industry through reprints of original producer and retailer catalogs, personal research notes, and cut glass advertisements. A more complete summary description for this unique and important reference material is linked below including the contents for each project volume. Please contact Rob Smith at valsmith4572@sbcglobal.net for current availability and pricing for these reference books.
Members of ACGA have access to additional online research materials, which are reprinted Catalogs from ABP Cut Glass Manufacturers; these catalogs are no longer in print.
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How to Use Online Cut Glass Research Materials
Brilliant Era Glass Cutting House Catalogs
Brilliant Era Glass Blanks Catalogs
Brilliant Era Glass Promotional Booklets
Distributor Catalog Cut Glass Sections
Retailer Catalog Cut Glass Sections
Brilliant Cut Glass Reference Books
