GLASS 18TH CENTURY 12

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GLASS 18TH CENTURY 12

GLACES Rolling plate glass into the carcaise Date: 1765

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1765 Glaces Rolling

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This print from the 18th century offers a fascinating glimpse into the intricate and labor-intensive process of creating plate glass during this time period. The image, titled "GLASS 18TH CENTURY 12: Glaces Rolling plate glass into the carcaise, Date: 1765," depicts a team of skilled artisans at work in a glassmaking workshop. At the center of the scene, a large, round sheet of molten glass is being carefully rolled on a table by two men using long, wooden rods. The glass, still glowing from the furnace, is being shaped and smoothed as it is rolled, its edges beginning to take on the characteristic parallel lines that would become synonymous with plate glass. Surrounding the glassworkers, other artisans are busy at their stations, preparing raw materials and tending to the various tools and equipment needed for glassmaking. In the background, a large, open furnace belches smoke, its intense heat providing the energy necessary to create the molten glass. The print also reveals the impressive scale of the glassmaking operation, with the large, wooden carcaise (or casting box) looming in the background, ready to receive the finished sheet of glass. The intricate process of rolling plate glass into the carcaise was a critical step in the production of high-quality glass during the 18th century, and this print offers a unique and detailed look at the artisans who brought this fascinating technology to life. Overall, this print is a testament to the ingenuity and skill of the glassmakers of the 18th century, and a reminder of the rich history of glassmaking that continues to inspire and captivate us today.

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