John Cuthbert, Collector, Virginia B. Evans Glassware A&M 4318

West Virginia and Regional History Center

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Repository

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Identification

A&M 4318

Title

John Cuthbert, Collector, Virginia B. Evans Glassware ca. 1942-1970

URL:

https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/199307

Quantity

11.3 Linear Feet, 11 ft. 2 1/2 in. (6 record cartons, 15 in. each); (2 document cases, 5 in.); (3 artifact boxes, 6 1/2 in. each); (2 artifact boxes, 4 in. each); (2 flat storage boxes, 3 1/2 in.)

Creator

Cuthbert, John A.

Location

West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/

Language

English

Administrative Information

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Preferred Citation

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], John Cuthbert, Collector, Virginia B. Evans Glassware, A&M 4318, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Scope and Contents

Fifty pieces (including lids and pairs) of Asian-inspired design, frosted glassware (clear, pink, green) designed by West Virginia artist Virginia B. Evans (1894-1983) and produced by Imperial Glass Corporation of Bellaire, Ohio. Includes well-known dragon and butterfly motifs in ashtrays, bookends, vases, and other pieces.

In the contents list, "pc" refers to pieces, for single items that have multiple component pieces; "items" refers to multiple copies of the same item.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Evans, Virginia B., 1894-1983
Glass industry.
Glass manufacture

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

Cuthbert, John A.
Evans, Virginia B., 1894-1983

Container List

Mixed Materials Box: 01

1. Shang Candy Jar (cranberry, 2 pc)

Mixed Materials Box: 01

2. Bamboo Urn (green, 2 pc)

Mixed Materials Box: 02

3. Bamboo Urn (cranberry, 2 pc)

Mixed Materials Box: 02

4. Cathay Pagoda (lime, 3 pc)

Mixed Materials Box: 03

5. Fan Box (frosted, 2 pc)

Mixed Materials Box: 04

6. Fan Box (green, 2 pc)

Mixed Materials Box: 11

7. Junk Flower Box (clear)

Mixed Materials Box: 07

8. Pillow Cigarette Box with lid (frosted, 2 pc)

Mixed Materials Box: 13

9. Pillow Cigarette Box (frosted, no lid)

Mixed Materials Box: 13

10. Pillow Cigarette Box (clear, no lid)

Mixed Materials Box: 10

11. Egret (frosted)

Mixed Materials Box: 06

12. Candle Servant (male, frosted)

Mixed Materials Box: 06

13. Candle Servant (female, frosted)

Mixed Materials Box: 05

14. Ku Vase (frosted)

Mixed Materials Box: 12

15. Ku Vase (frosted)

Mixed Materials Box: 14

16. Ku Vase (frosted)

Mixed Materials Box: 13

17. Peach Blossom Nut Dish (frosted)

Mixed Materials Box: 09 Mixed Materials Box: 13

18. Butterfly Ashtray (frosted, 2 items)

Mixed Materials Box: 09

19. Butterfly Ashtray (red)

Mixed Materials Box: 07 Mixed Materials Box: 13

20. Plum Blossom Ashtray (frosted, 4 items)

Mixed Materials Box: 08

21. Phoenix Bowl (cranberry)

Mixed Materials Box: 08

22. Phoenix Bowl (frosted)

Mixed Materials Box: 03 Mixed Materials Box: 14

23. Scolding Bird (jade, 2 items)

Mixed Materials Box: 06

24. Empress Bookend (frosted, 2 items)

Mixed Materials Box: 05

25. Empress Bookend (jade, 2 items)

Mixed Materials Box: 15

26. Lu Tung Bookend (frosted, 2 items)

Mixed Materials Box: 06

27. Lu Tung Bookend (jade, 2 items)

Mixed Materials Box: 09

28. Shen Candle Holder (jade)

Mixed Materials Box: 09

29. Shen Candle Holder (jade)

Mixed Materials Box: 10

30. Fu Wedding Vase

Mixed Materials Box: 11

31. Wu Ling Ashtray

Mixed Materials Box: 13

32. Lung Ashtray

Mixed Materials Box: 04

33. Dragon Candleholder