The Houghtons of Corning: Five Generations of Brilliance
Tom Dimitroff finally has his new book out. The Houghtons of Corning New York: Five Generations of Brilliance
Amory Houghton, a New England businessman moved his small glass making business to Corning, NY in 1868. Since that time five successive generations of the Houghton family built this firm into a Fortune 500 high tech company of today. Tom argues that in so doing, the Houghtons have shown great loyalty to their community, their employees and their customers.
Tom is an honorary member of the Carder Steuben Club. He taught in the Corning Public School system for 35 years. He is a frequent lecturer, and would have presented at this year's Symposium on this book, but for a COVID-19 pandemic.
Any student of Carder Steuben should read this book to help understand the connection between Steuben Glass Works and Corning Glass Works. The book can be ordered directly from Tom - and he'll sign it for you (Amazon can't do that) - for $56.95 - includes tax and shipping.
Checks should be made payable and sent to:
Thomas P. Dimitroff
140 East First Street
Corning, NY 14830
Unexpected Color: A Journey Through Glass
At our September 2019 Symposium, Amy Simon Hopwood, associate curator of decorative arts at The Newark Museum of Art in Newark, New Jersey, gave us a wonderful overview of the museum's current exposition of the Thomas N. Armstrong III collection of Carder Steuben glass.
Below, you will find a link to the article featured in the 20th Anniversary issue, Antiques & Fine Art magazine, and Incollect.com.
Unexpected Color: A Journey Through Glass
Carder Steuben Club 2020 Symposium
The Carder Steuben Club 2020 Symposium has, unfortunately, been canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Legacy of Frederick Carder
The Corning Museum of Glass Website has an article about Frederick Carder's life and work. Clicking the link below will take you to that article.
CMoG Article on Frederick Carder
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