Glass Weavers
Public wiki for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition
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| Location | The Pike |
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| Owner | J.A. Decknatel |
Glass weaving was a well-established art form in Europe but was rarely used in the United States. J.A. Decknatel and Son established this unusual show of weaving glass as if it was made out of fabric on The Pike.
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Before the Fair[edit | edit source]
Description[edit | edit source]
Weaving the fiery glass into thread, they produced an array of gowns, neckties, napkins, large tablecloths- all out of glass. On occasion, their products were even combined with silk.
Each patron was given a small colored glass bow as a souvenir. Decknatel's company also produced a diverse collection of traditional glass items such as plates, vases, bowls, and glasses.
The Glass Weavers building at the 1904 World's Fair sported an interesting protractor-like sign, with the words- `Jewel of the Pike' in the arc.
