White House Orders 625 Ornaments from Ohio Glass Artist Jim Maxwell.Business Editors FOSTORIA, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2002 Ohio glass artist, Jim Maxwell Jim Maxwell could refer to:
tr.v. en·graved, en·grav·ing, en·graves 1. To carve, cut, or etch into a material: engraved the champion's name on the trophy. 2. picture of The White House. Each ornament was individually hand-blown from crystal glass at Maxwell's studio and gallery, Foster Glassworks glass·work n. 1. a. The manufacture of glassware or glass. b. The cutting and fitting of glass panes; glaziery. 2. See glassware. 3. glassworks (used with a sing. , in Fostoria, Ohio. After it was annealed and cooled, the design was engraved using two processes: sand-carving to create the building outline, monogram monogram [Gr.,=single letter], symbol of a name or names, consisting typically of a letter or several letters worked together. A famous monogram is that of Christ, consisting of X (chi) and P (rho), the first two letters of Christ in Greek. and frosted-white look; and hand-engraving to complete the details of the White House design. Finally, each ornament was hand-signed and numbered by Maxwell. (Please visit www.fosterglass.com to see a photo of the White House ornament). Mrs. Bush realized Maxwell's talents last year after he was chosen by Ohio Governor Bob Taft and his wife, Hope, as one of four artists from Ohio to create an ornament for the official 2001 White House Christmas Tree Christmas tree Evergreen tree, usually decorated with lights and ornaments, to celebrate the Christmas season. The use of evergreen trees, wreaths, and garlands as symbols of eternal life was common among the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews. . The previous year, Maxwell submitted an ornament for Mrs. Taft's "2000 Treasures for the Tree Contest" in recognition of the 75th anniversary of the Governor's residence. This isn't the first time Maxwell has created a piece of glass for the White House. While working for the Tiffin Tiffin, city (1990 pop. 18,604), seat of Seneca co., N central Ohio, on the scenic Sandusky River in a farm area; inc. 1835. China, glassware, machinery, wire and cable, and electrical equipment are made in the city. Heidelberg College and Tiffin Univ. are there. Glass Company, Maxwell engraved 144 pieces of stemware stem·ware n. Glassware mounted on a stem with a broad base. , ordered by the Reagan White House, for the visit of Queen Elizabeth to the U.S. in 1983. Maxwell has been in the glass business for over 29 years, beginning his career as a glass engraver in 1973 at the Tiffin Crystal Co. In 1983, Maxwell opened a small glassblowing and engraving business in Tiffin, Ohio. At this time he concentrated on engraving custom designs, monogramming and replicating homes and buildings on glass while learning the art of glass blowing. Eventually, he became a skilled glassblower and now blows and decorates each one of his annual Limited Edition Christmas Ornaments. This year marks his twenty-sixth year of producing this popular annual ornament. In addition to ornaments, Maxwell also blows paperweights, perfume bottles and unique "handkerchief bowls," named after their non-symmetrical shapes. Maxwell now operates a glassblowing and decorating business called Foster Glassworks in downtown Fostoria, Ohio, about 50 miles south of Toledo. His studio and gallery is located at 103 N. Main St. where visitors can watch him create his glass art. The gallery contains a variety of hand- blown artwork as well as stemware, barware bar·ware n. The glassware and other items used in preparing alcoholic drinks. , candles, lampwork sculptures, sun catchers, paperweights, and other giftware items. Hours are Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit www.fosterglass.com to see a wide variety of Jim Maxwell's glass creations. |
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