The Museum of American Glass in West Virginia (MAG) is pleased to share our most recent major bequeath. Oil lamp collector John Braxton Craven, Jr. passed away June 2, 2014 in North Carolina. By the terms of his will his extensive lamp collection and depression glass collection comes to MAG. We have been working with Peggy Craven, John’s surviving wife, to fulfill his wish. And what a task and joy it is. There are literally hundreds and HUNDREDS of lamps. As of this week we have 21 pallets of boxed lamps and more yet to pack - these are lamps, lamp parts, chimneys, globes, and brass components. We will begin unpacking at MAG on Friday evening October 10. We will work three shifts each day: Morning until lunch, Afternoon until evening meal and an evening shift. You may participate in any or all. The idea is to set up a flock of tables and sort the lamps to various stations as we discern types, assemble complete lamps, discover duplication and celebrate the gems of the collection. Hands on learning. Note the lamps have been stored for decades in some cases and the wrapping and packaging show that. We will ask that you call MAG to tell us you are participating. Meals both days are covered by an anonymous donor - not fancy but pizza and sandwiches or something….SO – come hang out at the museum, enjoy fellowship and LEARN about lamps AND help us learn! October 10 in the evening, all day Saturday October 11 and until late afternoon Sunday October 12 – as you wish! Call to confirm you participation 304. 269. 5006 Look forward to seeing you, Dean Six
Posted on: Sat, 09 Aug 2014 02:26:12 +0000
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