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An overview of the five major companies that operated in Wheeling during the height of local glass production: Pre-Civil War Wheeling (Ritchie 1829-1837 and Sweeney 1835-1868); Hobbs, Brockunier (1845-1893); Central (1863-1939); and Northwood (1902-1925). Participants will have the rare opportunity to study representative pieces up close at the Glass Museum. Mix ‘n match or attend all four sessions. Class meets at Oglebay Institute’s Glass Museum, located below the Carriage House Glass Gift Shop in Oglebay Park. Pre-registration required. (Limit 10)

Ages: Adults
Meets: 3:30pm - 5pm
Jan. 13 (Pre-Civil War Wheeling)
Jan. 20 (Hobbs, Brockunier)
Jan. 27 (Central)
Feb. 3 (Northwood)
Duration: 1 1/2 hours
Instructor(s): Holly McCluskey, Curator of Glass

$15/$12.75 OI members (per class)