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Mold, Glass

Object number2008.41.7 a-c

Manufacturer American Flint Glass Workers Union

Date1980-1989

MediumIron

Credit LineGift of Joan Beddow

DescriptionThree-piece iron mold for glass comprised of two matching cylindrical iron halves of with smooth interior for molding into the shape of a glass. Sealing iron cap with cylindrical knob.Dimensions(a,b) Height: 7.625 ; Width: 4.5 ; Length: 3.375
(c) H: 2.25 ; W: 3.875 ; L: 4.75
Marks(a,b)
On outside, one square iron block with hole for screw; embossed on square: "HAP".
Engraved on base, "84416"; "A.F.G.W.U."; and "2".

(c)
Engraved on top: "84416"; "A.F.G.W.U."; and "2".

On base, engraved backwards, "844 / 2".
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to donor Joan Beddow's late husband, Logan Andrew Beddow, Jr., who was plant superintendent at Ball Glass in Washington, Pennsylvania. On July 1, 1878, highly skilled glass workers from New York City, Pittsburgh, Wheeling, West Virginia, Bellaire, and Steubenville, Ohio, Philadelphia and St. Louis met in Pittsburgh and formed the United Flint Glass Workers (UFGW). The UFGW was a charter member of the Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Unions in 1881 and reorganized in 1886 as the American Federation of Labor (AFL). The name of the UFGW was changed in 1912 to the AFGWU, its current name. The AFGWU became one of the first trade unions to bargain on an industry-wide basis when, in 1888, it negotiated an agreement with the National Association of Manufacturers of Pressed and Blown Glassware. In 1897, the AFGWU had a membership of approximately 7,200 members.

Related institution Ball Corporation

Related person Logan Andrew Beddow Jr.

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