European Glass Furnishings For Eastern Palaces

Jane Shadel Spillman
144 pages; 125 illustrations
ISBN: 0 87290 163 7

Written as a supplement to the Museum's major 2006 exhibition, “Glass of the Maharajahs,” this book traces the development of glass furnishings, especially pieces created for Eastern rulers at the turn of the 19th century. The book explores this little-known era in glassmaking history, when European glass manufacturers tailored one-of-a-kind and limited-production glass furnishings to the tastes of the wealthy Indian elite.

The comprehensive nature of this chronicle provides an excellent starting point for studying European cut glass furnishings made for Eastern royalty and allows interested parties to experience the full extent of this dazzling period in design history.

Divided into seven chapters based on designer, European Glass Furnishings for Eastern Palaces provides spectacular color photographs and illustrations, as well as detailed descriptions and commentaries for each showcased object. The volume also includes in-depth foot notes, an index, and an extensive bibliography.