Skilled artisans and tradesmen demonstrate the industrial and domestic crafts of the 19th century. Visit with the blacksmith, potter, glassblower, basket maker, weaver and more.

Hand Blown Glass

amber cobalt green     View glassware inventory

The Franklin glassworks was first opened in 1824 by Parks, Edmunds & Parks in Kent, Ohio. Although a primitive glassworks, their product was of a very high quality. In the early 1830s, the glassworks burned to the ground. In 1970, an archeological investigation conducted by Case Western Reserve University and the Western Reserve Historical Society moved the remains to Hale Farm in Bath, Ohio. Based on these historic remains, a working glassworks was built in an adjoining barn. The glass produced by Hale Farm & Village glassblowers is of the same high quality and exhibits the same fine colors as the original glass. It duplicates in both material and form, the artistic efforts of the early glassblowers from Franklin Glassworks. To antique collectors, glass produced by the original Franklin Glassworks is known as Kent Glass, and is among the most highly prized and most desirable American glass. All styles are available in the following colors: Amber, Cobalt, and Green.

Glass Inventory

Item	Description	Price
flask	Approx. 5.5 high This Chestnut flask is our best-sellling work-of-glass. Originally served as a container for whiskey and other liquids. Popular during the 19th century and currently enjoying revival.	$13.00
inkwell	Approx. 1.5 high by 2.5 diameter A unique touch to any desktop.	$8.50
pitcher	Approx. 4.5 high This straight tibbed optic vessel with the added elegance of a gracefully curved handle, reminds us that utensils can be beautiful.	$20.00
ovoid	Approx. 5 high This swirled ribbed pattern container had many uses similar to the chestnut flask. Old designs do not fade away, they simply await a new day.	$10.00
sugar bowl	Approx. 3.5 high by 3.5 diameter This stunning piece adds an elegant touch to any table setting. Can also be used as a candy dish.	$11.00
bulb ornament	Approx. 3.5 high We like to believe that a few whimsical ornaments like these were once made by the merry glassblowers at the Franklin glassworks.	$ 8.50
threaded bottle	Approx. 8.5 high This attractive bottle is a whiskey decanter. Limited Edition.	$25.00
glob bottle	Approx.7 high Swirled Rib whiskey bottle. Limited Edition.	$25.00

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