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'''Higgins Glass''' refers to any piece of [[Glass art|art glass]] or [[fused glass]] fashioned by Michael and Frances Higgins, of [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]], |
'''Higgins Glass''' refers to any piece of [[Glass art|art glass]] or [[fused glass]] fashioned by [[Michael Higgins (glass artist)|Michael]] and [[Frances Stewart Higgins| Frances Higgins]], of [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]], United States, during the last half of the 20th century. Their work combines a [[Wassily Kandinsky|Kandinsky]]-esque visual aesthetic with an emphasis on functionality of the finished pieces. |
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The glass is especially prized for two reasons: first, its distinctive aesthetic virtue, and second, the uniqueness of the fused glass processes first developed and used by the Higgins. |
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== Personal history == |
== Personal history == |
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| ⚫ | Following [[World War II]] Michael Higgins was named Head of Visual Design at the [[Institute of Design IIT|Chicago Institute of Design]]. Frances Stewart was an assistant professor of Art at the [[University of Georgia]]. While working towards her master's degree, Frances studied under Michael at the Institute and their mutual fascination with glass fusing techniques quickly led to a personal as well as professional relationship. They were married in 1948 and immediately set up a studio to cooperatively explore the then-unknown field of modern [[Fused glass|glass fusing]]. Because they worked so closely together in the studio, all of their work is simply signed "higgins" which is understood to mean "Michael and Frances Higgins".<ref>''[[The Christian Science Monitor]]''. [https://archive.today/20130201023224/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/csmonitor_historic/275798082.html?did=275798082&FMT=ABS&FMTS=AI&date=Aug+22,+1951&author=By+Marilyn+Hoffman+Staff+Writer+of+The+Christian+Science+Monitor&pub=Christian+Science+Monitor++(1908-Current+file)&desc=Chicago+Artists+Gain+Recognition+With+Their+Laminated+Glass+Designs August 22, 1951, page 11.] Retrieved 27 June 2006</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Following [[World War II]] Michael Higgins was named Head of Visual Design at the [[Institute of Design IIT|Chicago Institute of Design]]. Frances Stewart was an assistant professor of Art at the [[University of Georgia]]. While working towards her master's degree, Frances studied under Michael at the Institute and their mutual fascination with glass fusing techniques quickly led to a personal as well as professional relationship. They were married in 1948 and immediately set up a studio to cooperatively explore the then-unknown field of modern [[Fused glass|glass fusing]]. Because they worked so closely together in the studio, all of their work is simply signed "higgins" which is understood to mean "Michael and Frances Higgins".<ref>''[[The Christian Science Monitor]]''. [http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/csmonitor_historic/275798082.html?did=275798082&FMT=ABS&FMTS=AI&date=Aug+22 |
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== Professional history == |
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[[Image:Higgins glass A.jpg|right|thumbnail|2 pieces of Higgins Glass:Ashtray and Bowl]] |
[[Image:Higgins glass A.jpg|right|thumbnail|2 pieces of Higgins Glass:Ashtray and Bowl]] |
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By 1950 the Higgins' finished products were appearing in upscale retail stores like [[Marshall Fields]], [[Bloomingdales]] and others. |
By 1950 the Higgins' finished products were appearing in upscale retail stores like [[Marshall Fields]], [[Bloomingdales]] and others. |
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In 1951 their work was featured in the [[Chicago Art Institute]]'s "Designer Craftsman Exhibit" and the "Good Design Show" presented at the Chicago [[Merchandise Mart]]. |
In 1951 their work was featured in the [[Chicago Art Institute]]'s "Designer Craftsman Exhibit" and the "Good Design Show" presented at the Chicago [[Merchandise Mart]]. |
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They quickly became recognized as pioneers in the emerging field of studio glass and their association with the Dearborn Glass Company in the mid-1950s led to a small mass production of Higgins Glass, particularly ashtrays. |
They quickly became recognized as pioneers in the emerging field of studio glass and their association with the Dearborn Glass Company in the mid-1950s led to a small mass production of Higgins Glass, particularly ashtrays. |
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Today their work is considered highly collectible and is prized by both museums and private collectors alike.<ref>Donald-Brian Johnson and |
Today their work is considered highly collectible and is prized by both museums and private collectors alike.<ref>Donald-Brian Johnson and Leslie Piña: ''Higgins: Adventures in Glass''. Schiffer Publishing: Atglen, PA 1997, {{ISBN|0-7643-0021-0}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Image:treeframie.jpg|A Higgins "framie" captures summer trees. |
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==Further reading== |
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*Donald-Brian Johnson and Lesli Pina: ''Higgins: Poetry in Glass''. Schiffer Publishing: Atglen, PA. ISBN |
* Donald-Brian Johnson and Lesli Pina: ''Higgins: Poetry in Glass''. Schiffer Publishing: Atglen, PA. {{ISBN|0-7643-2171-4}}. |
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*Donald-Brian Johnson and Lesli Pina: ''Higgins: Adventures in Glass''. Schiffer Publishing: Atglen, PA. ISBN |
* Donald-Brian Johnson and Lesli Pina: ''Higgins: Adventures in Glass''. Schiffer Publishing: Atglen, PA. {{ISBN|0-7643-0021-0}}. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.id.iit.edu Institute of Design IIT website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080226211902/http://www.id.iit.edu/ |date=2008-02-26 }} |
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*Biggest Collection of Higgins Rondelays [https://www.thespacedetroit.com/see-the-space-detroit-design-gallery-collector-destination/michael-francis-higgins-rondelay-glass-screen Michael and Frances Higgins Glass Studio Rondelay Screen 1950s] |
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*[http://www.id.iit.edu Institute of Design IIT website] |
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Latest revision as of 12:31, 7 August 2024
Higgins Glass refers to any piece of art glass or fused glass fashioned by Michael and Frances Higgins, of Chicago, Illinois, United States, during the last half of the 20th century. Their work combines a Kandinsky-esque visual aesthetic with an emphasis on functionality of the finished pieces.
The glass is especially prized for two reasons: first, its distinctive aesthetic virtue, and second, the uniqueness of the fused glass processes first developed and used by the Higgins.
Personal history
[edit]Following World War II Michael Higgins was named Head of Visual Design at the Chicago Institute of Design. Frances Stewart was an assistant professor of Art at the University of Georgia. While working towards her master's degree, Frances studied under Michael at the Institute and their mutual fascination with glass fusing techniques quickly led to a personal as well as professional relationship. They were married in 1948 and immediately set up a studio to cooperatively explore the then-unknown field of modern glass fusing. Because they worked so closely together in the studio, all of their work is simply signed "higgins" which is understood to mean "Michael and Frances Higgins".[1]
Professional history
By 1950 the Higgins' finished products were appearing in upscale retail stores like Marshall Fields, Bloomingdales and others.
In 1951 their work was featured in the Chicago Art Institute's "Designer Craftsman Exhibit" and the "Good Design Show" presented at the Chicago Merchandise Mart.
They quickly became recognized as pioneers in the emerging field of studio glass and their association with the Dearborn Glass Company in the mid-1950s led to a small mass production of Higgins Glass, particularly ashtrays.
Today their work is considered highly collectible and is prized by both museums and private collectors alike.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ The Christian Science Monitor. August 22, 1951, page 11. Retrieved 27 June 2006
- ^ Donald-Brian Johnson and Leslie Piña: Higgins: Adventures in Glass. Schiffer Publishing: Atglen, PA 1997, ISBN 0-7643-0021-0
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A Higgins "framie" captures summer trees.
Further reading
[edit]- Donald-Brian Johnson and Lesli Pina: Higgins: Poetry in Glass. Schiffer Publishing: Atglen, PA. ISBN 0-7643-2171-4.
- Donald-Brian Johnson and Lesli Pina: Higgins: Adventures in Glass. Schiffer Publishing: Atglen, PA. ISBN 0-7643-0021-0.
External links
[edit]- Institute of Design IIT website Archived 2008-02-26 at the Wayback Machine
- Higgins Glass website
- Biggest Collection of Higgins Rondelays Michael and Frances Higgins Glass Studio Rondelay Screen 1950s