The Columbia Chapter of ACGA did a 'special exhibit' of American Brilliant cut glass for the October 2011 Palmer/Wirfs Antiques & Collectibles show in Portland, OR.  This show is the largest show of this type west of the Mississippi.  Chapter members shared 217 pieces of cut glass, engraved glass, color-to-clear glass and glass with sterling silver in different shapes and sizes.  

Interesting tidbits about the show.......
        ** The two EXPO buildings housing the show have 185,000 sq. feet of floor space
        ** The October show had 750 exhibitors utilizing 1020 10-ft. x 10-ft. booths
        ** Paid attendance exceeded 12,000 persons!

Enjoy the 'special exhibit' by Columbia Chapter!

 

Signs provided by Palmer/Wirfs which were hanging above the 'special exhibit' area

Booth set-up

ACGA catalogs were available for viewing as well as cut glass and pressed glass items for people to examine

Brilliant Period products from the C.F. Monroe Company.  Wave Crest and Nakara items in the same shapes
used for cut glass items

Engraved, cut, color-to-clear and pieces with sterling silver

Columbia Chapter President Carrol Lyle, VP Marcie McKaig, Secretary Greg Randall & ACGA VP Judy Northup