Glastenbury Glass Factory Company
American, 1816 - 1827
BiographyThe Glastenbury Glass Factory Company was established due to a shortage of glass imports during the War of 1812; the company is first documented in 1816. The works stayed in business until 1827 or 1833. The works are known for their free-blown, pattern-molded and mold-blown green glass bottles.
Note: Original documentation for the glass works gives the name of the company as the "Glastenbury Glass Factory Company". Contemporary spelling of the name of the town is Glastonbury.
Note: Original documentation for the glass works gives the name of the company as the "Glastenbury Glass Factory Company". Contemporary spelling of the name of the town is Glastonbury.
Person TypeCorporate Entity
American, 1814 - 1872
American, 1810 - 1844