History of Mary Gregory glass
Identifying Mary Gregory pieces
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History of Mary Gregory glass

There are some reports that indicate that Mary Gregory glass was produced by the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company of Sandwich, MA, USA, and painted by a decorator of that name, circa 1880s. Mary Gregory designs originated in Europe sometime before 1880. New Mary Gregory glass is still being made in Europe and in the United States. Pittsburgh, PA’s Westmoreland Glass Company introduced Mary Gregory designs from 1957 thru 1984 and many of these designs were on black glass supports or backgrounds. In New York, the Jeanette Glass Company produced Mary Gregory and the Fenton Art Glass Company also produced pieces with painted cameo decoration in the Mary Gregory style. 

Identifying Mary Gregory pieces

A distinguishing feature of Mary Gregory style wares is the stylized white enamel painting on the surface. Subjects typical refer to the late 19th Century interest in pastorale landscape scenes and children. The imagery usually depicts a child in an outdoor setting, playing with butterfly nets, hoops, or blowing bubbles. Often times, trees and foliage are prominent within the composition. This decoration type developed from painted cameo glass produced in Europe circa 1870.

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