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The '''New Martinsville Glass Company''' was an American manufacturer of decorative glass products. It opened in 1901 in [[New Martinsville, West Virginia]]. The company was renowned for the use of color in their glassware. They initially made tableware but quickly expanded into vanities, bare ware, lamps, and more. <ref>"New Martinsville Glass Company." Depression Glass, Depression Glass Patterns. Web. 20 June 2010. <http://www.suziemax.com/New-Martinsville-Glass-Company.html>.</ref>. They promoted liquor sets even through prohibition. The company was bought by Viking Glass in 1944.<ref>"Kovels: Hostmaster, Ruby, 4 1/4 In." Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide | Collecting Resources | Kovels.com. Web. 20 June 2010. <http://www.kovels.com/priceguide/kovels_newmartinsville/1995/tumbler/1483837.html></ref><ref>Institutional Wares. "Bittersweet Antiques: Manufacturing History." RCN D.C. Metro | Digital Cable TV, High-Speed Internet Service & Phone in the D.C. Metro Area, including Washington, D.C., Bethesda and Silver Spring in Maryland and Falls Church in Virginia. Web. 20 June 2010. <http://users.rcn.com/sweetb.javanet/history.html>.</ref>.
The '''New Martinsville Glass Company''' was an American manufacturer of decorative glass products. It opened in 1901 in [[New Martinsville, West Virginia]]. The company was renowned for the use of color in their glassware. They initially made tableware but quickly expanded into vanities, bare ware, lamps, and more.<ref>"New Martinsville Glass Company." Depression Glass, Depression Glass Patterns. Web. June 20, 2010. <http://www.suziemax.com/New-Martinsville-Glass-Company.html>.</ref> They promoted liquor sets even through prohibition. The company was renamed Viking Glass in 1944.<ref>"Kovels: Hostmaster, Ruby, 4{{fraction|1|4}} In." Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide | Collecting Resources | Kovels.com. Web. June 20, 2010. <http://www.kovels.com/priceguide/kovels_newmartinsville/1995/tumbler/1483837.html{{dead link|date=February 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}></ref><ref>Institutional Wares. "Bittersweet Antiques: Manufacturing History." RCN D.C. Metro | Digital Cable TV, High-Speed Internet Service & Phone in the D.C. Metro Area, including Washington, D.C., Bethesda and Silver Spring in Maryland and Falls Church in Virginia. Web. June 20, 2010. <http://users.rcn.com/sweetb.javanet/history.html {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100618212652/http://users.rcn.com/sweetb.javanet/history.html# |date=June 18, 2010 }}>.</ref>


== Early years ==
==Early years==
The '''New Martinsville''' was founded in 1901 in an old glass factory in [[New Martinsville, West Virginia]]. At first, it relied upon pressed glass patterns for the majority of its income. By 1905 the company began embellishing their work by adding gold paint and ruby stain.<ref>Measell, James, Everett R. Miller, Everett R. Miller, and Addie R. Miller. New Martinsville Glass, 1900-1944. Marietta, Ohio: Antique Publications, 1994. Print.</ref>
The '''New Martinsville''' was founded in 1901 in an old glass factory in [[New Martinsville, West Virginia]]. At first, it relied upon pressed glass patterns for the majority of its income. By 1905 the company began embellishing their work by adding gold paint and ruby stain.<ref>Measell, James, Everett R. Miller, Everett R. Miller, and Addie R. Miller. New Martinsville Glass, 1900–1944. Marietta, Ohio: Antique Publications, 1994. Print.</ref>


== Use of color ==
==Use of color==
New Martinsville Glass Company used an extensive list of colors in their glassware. A list of colors follows:
New Martinsville Glass Company used an extensive list of colors in their glassware. A list of colors follows:
Amber, Ruby, Evergreen, Amethyst, Cobalt Blue, Ritz Blue, Rose, Jade, Pale Blue, Light Green, Pink, Black, Yellow<ref>Measell, James, Everett R. Miller, Everett R. Miller, and Addie R. Miller. New Martinsville Glass, 1900-1944. Marietta, Ohio: Antique Publications, 1994. Print.</ref>
Amber, Ruby, Evergreen, Amethyst, Cobalt Blue, Ritz Blue, Rose, Jade, Pale Blue, Light Green, Pink, Black, Yellow<ref>Measell, James, Everett R. Miller, Everett R. Miller, and Addie R. Miller. New Martinsville Glass, 1900–1944. Marietta, Ohio: Antique Publications, 1994. Print.</ref>


==Patterns==
==Patterns==
*Raindrops (No. 14)
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*Addie (No. 34)<ref>Prochaska, Suzanne. "Depression Era Elegant Glass." Elegant Glass. Web. 06 Jan. 2010. <http://www.suziemax.com/Depression-Era-Elegant-Glass.html>.</ref><ref>"Centennial Antiques Reference Library." Centennial Antiques homepage. Vicki Young. Web. 10 Jan. 2010. <http://centennialantiques.com>.</ref>
*Fancy Squares (No. 35)
*Queen Anne (No. 18)
*Modernistic (No. 33)
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*Florentine
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*Addie (No. 34)<ref>Prochaska, Suzanne. "Depression Era Elegant Glass." Elegant Glass. Web. January 6, 2010. <http://www.suziemax.com/Depression-Era-Elegant-Glass.html>.</ref><ref>"Centennial Antiques Reference Library." Centennial Antiques homepage. Vicki Young. Web. January 10, 2010. <http://centennialantiques.com>.</ref>
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*Florentine (with Meadow Wreath Etch)
*Fancy Square (No. 35)
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*[[Hostmaster (New Martinsville Glass) | Hostmaster (Repeal)]] (No. 38)
*Janice (No. 45)
*Oscar (No. 36)
*Moondrops (No. 37)
*Moondrops (No. 37)
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*[[Hostmaster (New Martinsville Glass)|Hostmaster (Repeal)]] (No. 38)
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*Mt. Vernon
*Prelude
*Radiance (No. 42)
*Radiance (No. 42)
*Icicle and Window (No. 43)
*Icicle and Window (No. 43)
*Teardrop (No. 44)
*Teardrop (No. 44)
*Janice (No. 45)
*Roberto (Etch No. 24)
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*Meadow Wreath (Etch No. 26)
*Rose and Robin (Etch No. 28)
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*Florentine (Etch No. 29)
*Wild Rose (Etch No. 30)
*Canterbury (Etch No. 31)
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*Mt. Vernon
*Prelude (Viking Etch)


==Pattern Identification Gallery==
==Pattern Identification Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Hostmastercup.jpg |'''[[Hostmaster (New Martinsville Glass) | Hostmaster or Repeal]]'''
Image:Hostmastercup.jpg |'''[[Hostmaster (New Martinsville Glass)|Hostmaster or Repeal]]'''
Image:Janicebowl.jpg‎ |'''Janice'''
Image:Janicebowl.jpg |'''Janice'''
Image:Moondropstums2.jpg |'''Moondrops'''
Image:Moondropstums2.jpg |'''Moondrops'''
Image:Radiancepitcher2.jpg |'''Radiance'''
Image:Radiancepitcher2.jpg |'''Radiance'''
</gallery>
</gallery>


== External links ==
==External links==
{{Commons category|New Martinsville Glass Company}}
*[http://www.suziemax.com/New-Martinsville-Glass-Company.html]
*[http://www.suziemax.com/New-Martinsville-Glass-Company.html]
*[http://users.rcn.com/sweetb.javanet/history.html]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100618212652/http://users.rcn.com/sweetb.javanet/history.html]
*[http://www.kandmantiques.com/Articles/NewMartinsvilleGlassCo.html]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100403061052/http://www.kandmantiques.com/Articles/NewMartinsvilleGlassCo.html]
*[http://www.timeinabottle-artglassandpottery.com/Vikingartglasscompany.html]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100816062322/http://www.timeinabottle-artglassandpottery.com/Vikingartglasscompany.html]


==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist}}


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Latest revision as of 08:16, 31 October 2023

New Martinsville Glass Company
Company typePublic company
Founded(1901)
Defunct1984 Edit this on Wikidata
HeadquartersNew Martinsville, West Virginia, United States

The New Martinsville Glass Company was an American manufacturer of decorative glass products. It opened in 1901 in New Martinsville, West Virginia. The company was renowned for the use of color in their glassware. They initially made tableware but quickly expanded into vanities, bare ware, lamps, and more.[1] They promoted liquor sets even through prohibition. The company was renamed Viking Glass in 1944.[2][3]

Early years

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The New Martinsville was founded in 1901 in an old glass factory in New Martinsville, West Virginia. At first, it relied upon pressed glass patterns for the majority of its income. By 1905 the company began embellishing their work by adding gold paint and ruby stain.[4]

Use of color

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New Martinsville Glass Company used an extensive list of colors in their glassware. A list of colors follows: Amber, Ruby, Evergreen, Amethyst, Cobalt Blue, Ritz Blue, Rose, Jade, Pale Blue, Light Green, Pink, Black, Yellow[5]

Patterns

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  • Raindrops (No. 14)
  • Queen Anne (No. 18)
  • Modernistic (No. 33)
  • Addie (No. 34)[6][7]
  • Fancy Square (No. 35)
  • Oscar (No. 36)
  • Moondrops (No. 37)
  • Hostmaster (Repeal) (No. 38)
  • Radiance (No. 42)
  • Icicle and Window (No. 43)
  • Teardrop (No. 44)
  • Janice (No. 45)
  • Roberto (Etch No. 24)
  • Meadow Wreath (Etch No. 26)
  • Rose and Robin (Etch No. 28)
  • Florentine (Etch No. 29)
  • Wild Rose (Etch No. 30)
  • Canterbury (Etch No. 31)
  • Mt. Vernon
  • Prelude (Viking Etch)
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References

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  1. ^ "New Martinsville Glass Company." Depression Glass, Depression Glass Patterns. Web. June 20, 2010. <http://www.suziemax.com/New-Martinsville-Glass-Company.html>.
  2. ^ "Kovels: Hostmaster, Ruby, 41⁄4 In." Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide | Collecting Resources | Kovels.com. Web. June 20, 2010. <http://www.kovels.com/priceguide/kovels_newmartinsville/1995/tumbler/1483837.html[permanent dead link‍]>
  3. ^ Institutional Wares. "Bittersweet Antiques: Manufacturing History." RCN D.C. Metro | Digital Cable TV, High-Speed Internet Service & Phone in the D.C. Metro Area, including Washington, D.C., Bethesda and Silver Spring in Maryland and Falls Church in Virginia. Web. June 20, 2010. <http://users.rcn.com/sweetb.javanet/history.html Archived June 18, 2010, at the Wayback Machine>.
  4. ^ Measell, James, Everett R. Miller, Everett R. Miller, and Addie R. Miller. New Martinsville Glass, 1900–1944. Marietta, Ohio: Antique Publications, 1994. Print.
  5. ^ Measell, James, Everett R. Miller, Everett R. Miller, and Addie R. Miller. New Martinsville Glass, 1900–1944. Marietta, Ohio: Antique Publications, 1994. Print.
  6. ^ Prochaska, Suzanne. "Depression Era Elegant Glass." Elegant Glass. Web. January 6, 2010. <http://www.suziemax.com/Depression-Era-Elegant-Glass.html>.
  7. ^ "Centennial Antiques Reference Library." Centennial Antiques homepage. Vicki Young. Web. January 10, 2010. <http://centennialantiques.com>.

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