Glass paperweights are often found among the kitschy collections in flea markets and thrift stores, but they’re also having a moment in the contemporary art world. “They’ve actually become quite the ...

They can be beautiful to the point of breathtaking and are utilitarian as well. Glass paperweights have always been considered works of art, but they also have had a purpose. Even so, holding down ...

"Published in conjunction with the opening of Small Worlds (April 7-October 7, 2018), an exhibition presenting a survey of glass paperweights in the collection of the Flint Institute of Arts from the ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. In the 1700s, paperweights made from ...