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Fostoria etched crystal glasses

Description 11 footed water glasses by Fostoria. The Fostoria Glass Company began operations in Fostoria, Ohio, on December 15, 1887. In 1891, Fostoria moved to Moundsville, West Virginia, where there was an abundance of gas and coal, and other needed materials were close by. Besides their regular line of blown, etched and pressed patterns they did custom work such as providing glass with government seals for officials in Washington. All the presidents from Eisenhower through Reagan ordered glassware from them. In 1986, after struggling with an outmoded plant and foreign competition, Lancaster Colony was forced to close the Fostoria Company, ending nearly 100 years of glass making.
Category Glassware and Crystal
Medium crystal
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 10 oz, 5 3/8"
Date Period 1940s
History owned by my great aunt
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