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Monday, February 05, 2007

BLENKO FROGS - You Respond

Received a couple of note today about an article in the BLOWPIPE( the official newsletter of the BCS ) it seems Blenko Collectors President stated she had received several emails asking if Blenko i made frogs in the 30s. She (the President) states:
Blenko made NO FROGS until Don Shepperd in 1970s.
This conflicts with my post about Blenko Frogs - It also is in direct conflict with an article in the
Vol.2No.1 WV Glass Museum Publication page 8. Article by David Schepps with photos of the BLENKO FROGS from the 30's.
I am not a member of the BCS - and unlike some, I do not proclaim to be an expert on glass. I do attempt to document facts before I post. My research indicated Blenko did make frogs in the 30s. I honestly do not know for certain if Blenko did or didn't make Frogs in the 30s.
I do know that the craftsmen at Blenko often made small animals w/o a mold as gifts for their friends. These men had remarkable talent.

I 'm passionate abut WV Glass, my only goal is to share that passion and perhaps encourage you to purchase Blenko Glass.
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