The Fenton Art Glass Company was founded in 1905 by Frank L. Fenton and John W. Fenton's brothers.
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History
The original factory was in an old glass factory in Martins Ferry, Ohio in 1905. It was formerly owned by the old West Virginia Glass Company. At first they painted a blank glass from other glass makers, but began to make their own glass when they could not buy the materials they needed. They moved across the Ohio River to Williamstown, West Virginia, and built the factory in 1906. The first year for glass production was 1907. In 1908 John Fenton left the company and founded the Millersburg glass company in Millersburg, OH.
Frank Fenton is a designer and decorator. From 1905 to 1920, the designs built there were heavily influenced by two other glass companies: Tiffany and Steuben. But many different colors are the work of Jacob Rosenthal, a famous glass chemist known for developing chocolate and gold agate. Toward the end of 1907, the Fenton brothers were the first to introduce carnival glasses, which later became popular collectibles.
During the Great Depression and World War II, Fenton produced practical items (such as mixing bowls and cutlery) due to shortages. At the same time, they continue to create new colors. Near the end of the Great Depression they also produced a perfume bottle for the Wrisley Company in 1938. The bottles were made in French opalescent cups with a small nail pattern.
In 1939, Fenton began selling Hobnail items in a glass of milk. The bottle glass of Hobnail will be the top selling point and allow Fenton's company to grow.
In the late 1940s, the top three members of Fenton's management died. Frank Fenton and Wilmer C. "Bill" Fenton immediately stepped in and took over the positions of President and Vice President, respectively. Over the next thirty years, they continued to expand Fenton Art Glass, although a large number of glass factories were closed.
In 1986, George W. Fenton, Frank's son, took over as President of the company.
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Creator mark
In 1970, the company added their logo to the bottom of the "Original Formula" Carnival Glass pieces to distinguish them from pieces of the older Glass Carnival. In 1974, Fenton posted their logos in all the parts they made. The piece made in 1980 has the number eight under the letter "n" in the logo, the pieces from the 1990s have the number nine and the pieces made in the 2000s have a value of 0 in the same place. From June 1996 to July 1998, Fenton marked the favored moments that were sold in their souvenir shop with a dense star or sandy hollow. In August 1998, F replaced the star.
Other types of signs are found in the glass basket. Where the handle of the basket is tied to the bottom of the basket, a cap is made. Each handler has a special pattern to help identify which handler is attached to the handle. The marks began in the 1950s and were instituted by Frank M. and Bill Fenton.
Item Code
Fenton uses a coding system to describe the items it produces. The code uses numbers for patterns and letters for color. There is also a letter code for any decoration.
Pattern
Some of the patterns used on the items produced by Fenton are:
Colors and combinations
Fenton made hundreds of different glass colors during their open time.
Carnival Color The color of the carnival glass is the color of the applied treatment not the color of the piece of glass.
Warna opalescent
Crests This color combination consists of glass of different colors added to the cut edges.
Marble or slag Blur and laminated glass types. Usually glass is pressed in prints rather than blown.
Overlay Overlay is a type of casing glass. Glass-lined is made of different colors.
Vasa Murrhina is a casing glass, the name means jewel vessel. This type of glass has a long history of pre dating Fenton. Frank M. Fenton has a glass chemist, Charles Goe, who developed a way of making it because the way of making it has long been forgotten. This section begins as a glass ball rolled in small pieces of broken glass called frit. Then another layer of crystals gathered over the frit.
Decorations
Fenton has a long history of glass decorations that went back to its beginnings in 1905. The Fenton Art Glass company started out as a decoration company that bought blank from glass manufacturers and placed their own decorations. Fenton did not produce glass until 1907 a year after Williamstown, the WV plant was built.
Decorations are found in three or more forms
Closure
On August 9, 2007, Fenton Art Glass sent out a press release stating that they would "stop... operations for the next few months."
Their plan involves laid-off 25 employees immediately, and in the following weeks, the rest of their workers will be laid off. However, on December 4, 2007, Fenton Art Glass released a press statement, saying that due to unexpected purchasing madness and internal restructuring, the company will remain open until at least spring 2008. In an open letter in August 2008, company President George Fenton said that thanks to the buying frenzy, the company has been able to institutionalize some reforms, and will not close in the future.
On July 6, 2011, Fenton Art Glass sent a press release stating that they will "lower the production of its glass collection and giftware products."
According to WTAP TV, "The company cites financial challenges since its restructuring in 2007 and the latest developments as a factor in its decision to close down the traditional glass-making business.Fenton Art Glass says they are exploring the sale of one or more of its product lines."
Fenton stopped the "traditional" glass making in Williamstown, WV factory in July 2011. However, the factory remains open as a jewelery-making operation, producing hand-made glass beads and Teardrop earrings. The Fenton Gift Shop, located in the same building, also has a large number of glasses left in their inventory. Visitors to the factory can still watch the beadmaking demonstrations and buy Fenton Art Glass.
In June 2017, Wood County School Inspector John Flint signed an agreement to purchase land previously occupied by Fenton Glass Factory. In October 2017, it was announced that the demolition of the factory building would begin by the end of 2017, and that the new school, to be named Williamstown-Waverly Elementary School, would occupy the area of ​​employees and factory visitors. Art glass using the original Fenton mold design, including the Fenton emblem, continues to be produced at another factory near Ohio, while handmade jewelry and hand-painted items will continue to be offered at the new Fenton Art Glass Prize at 2242 Williams Highway, Williamstown, WV 26187.
Continuing the Glass Beads Jewelry Tradition
By 2015, the Fenton glass bead jewelry business has been purchased by John Barton Company of Philadelphia, PA. Currently, the company operates both manufacturing and fulfillment facilities in West Virginia and Philadelphia, producing glass beads for wholesale and retail markets, and selling directly to consumers through the Fenton Glass Jewelry online store.
See also
- Fairy lights
References
External links
- The Fenton Art Glass Company website
- Fenton of America Glass Art Collector
- The Fenton Glass National Society
- The Fenton Pacific Northwest Association
- Fenton's Fanatics Website
- Fenton Art Glass History
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