Dorflinger Glass Museum – White Mills Opened 1989 dorflinger.org (570) 253-1185 Respondent: Henry J. Loftus, Jr., Curator Focus/mission: To preserve the legacy of the Dorflinger family and the history of Dorflinger Glassworks. Opened May 1989. Unique exhibit: Two wine glasses made in 1876 by the Dorflinger Glass Company for the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia. The company made a richly cut, lead crystal wine decanter engraved with the Seal of the United States together with 38 matching wine glasses, each engraved with a state seal for the 38 states that existed at the time. When the exhibition ended, Christian Dorflinger gave this set to the people of Philadelphia. The set eventually ended up in the Philadelphia Museum of Art. In the mid-20th century, several of the wine glasses were broken or damaged. The museum sold five to Christian Dorflinger's grandson, Fred Suydam. Through the generosity of the late June Dorflinger Hardy, the Museum recently acquired the last two of these glasses.
addition to the circa 1830 farmhouse. The museum exhibits American Brilliant Period Cut Glass from the mid-19th to early 20th centuries. Over 1,000 pieces of glass from Christian Dorflinger's factories is displayed. A separate gallery showcases glass cut by other factories in Wayne County. The Sanctuary owns several restored buildings in the village of White Mills, including the 1867 Glassworker's House, 1850 Delaware & Hudson Canal Company Lock Tender's House and the 1911 Historic White Mills Fire House. The museum also has a gift shop, featuring unique glass items from all over the world. We feature Made In America glass, from handcrafted jewelry to unique art glass vases and ornaments.
Property description: The Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary is a 600-acre site that was the original home to Christian Dorflinger and his family. In the 1920s, Christian's grandson Frederick Suydam, and his wife, Dorothy Grant Suydam, acquired the property. Through many decades, the Suydams conserved the property, eventually leaving it to the community. With over five miles of hiking and nature trails, several ponds and a small lake, the beautiful natural setting allows visitors a relaxing space to enjoy nature. Several buildings exist on the site, including two of which are open to the public. The Roger M. Blough building is a multi-use space for special events. The Dorflinger Glass Museum is a recent
Not to miss: A series of musical concerts outdoors on Saturday evenings from July to August.
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produced for eight presidential administrations beginning with President Abraham Lincoln, glassware produced for wealthy families including the Vanderbilts, a magnificent green cut-to-clear punch bowl set made in Dorflinger’s Montrose pattern, and a one-of-a-kind cut glass baseball bat for local baseball hero Eddie Murphy.
Opened 2016 dorflingerfactorymuseum.com (570) 253-0220 Respondent: Jim Asselstine, Founder and Director Focus/mission: To preserve the Dorflinger factory buildings and equipment as a unique historical and educational resource, to build and maintain a comprehensive collection of Dorflinger glass, and to promote a greater appreciation of the technological innovations and artistry developed by the Dorflinger companies as leaders in the American cut glass industry. Unique artifact: Glassware May 2019
Surprises... Fred and Dorothy Suydam were dog lovers having many dogs through the years. The dogs are buried on a small island in Trout Lake. Stone markers list the names of the dogs and the dates they lived. Upcoming events: Community Day, Friday, June 7. Free admission, with a guided tour at noon. Visitors can bring up to three pieces of glass for review (no values will be given.) Purchases of $25 or more in the gift shop receive a free Dorflinger suncatcher.
Property description: A three-acre property includes the restored 1883 Dorflinger glass cutting shop and circa 1888 factory office building located in a park-like setting. The cutting shop conveys the industrial heritage of the factory through extensive exhibits of Dorflinger glass and exhibits showing how the glass was blown, cut, and engraved using actual factory equipment. The factory office is an excellent example of fine Victorian interior woodwork and houses the Museum’s early glass collection. The Museum also contains a meeting and conference center.
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