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The History Of Glass

Season 2 Episode 13 | 6m 44s

Glassblowing has been around for thousands of years. Diane Wright, Curator of Glass at the Toledo Museum of Art, details the history of glass and glassmaking. She shares examples of pieces made throughout history and explains how Toledo, Ohio got its name as the Glass City.

Support for QED with Dr. B is provided by Battelle, American Electric Power Foundation, Bath & Body Works Foundation, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and William and Diane Dawson Foundation.
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