 McCauley and Hostetter Standing in Front of 200-Inch Disk. Ayers A. Stevens (American, 1883-1964), United States, New York, Corning, 1935. George V. McCauley papers. CMGL 116516. Get your spooky fix this Halloween with "Curious and Curiouser: Surprising finds from the Rakow Library" on view at Corning Museum of Glass. Including 19th century art of prosthetic eyes to 20th century patented plans for preserving deceased persons in glass, Corning Museum of Glass's Rakow Library is a treasure trove of the rich history of glass in its variety of material cultural and scientific uses.  SciArt Lifetime Digital SubscriptionSubscribe once, be set for life! One time payment, no renewals. Upon purchase, your digital access code will be automatically emailed to you.  Advertising Poster for Glass Eyes. Philadelphia: Queens & Co. 1891. CMGL 72685.  Method of Preserving the Dead. Joseph Karwowski (born Russia, dates unknown), Washington, D.C.: United States Patent Office, 1903 (2016). CMGL 166896.  John T. Backman Flameworking Glass Ship, McCroskey Studio. About 1930–1939. Larry Williams archive. CMGL 152150. This exhibition is open through February 17, 2018. Learn more about this exhibit and Corning Museum of Glass HERE.
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