Bingham Bulletin | 1952-03-14 | Page 2 | Glassblowers' Craft Survives despite Iron-Lung Machines

Glassblowers' Craft Survives Despite Iron-Lung Machines WASHINGTON. D.C. - Czech glassblowers, expelled from their Bohemian homeland after World War II, are reported to be among the best dollar earners in the United States Zone of Western Germany. They are proof that their ancient and respected craft of glassblowing still flourishes. Iron-lunged machine- have taken over the mass production of blown glassware and in one hour can turn out several thousand bottles and flasks. Electric light bulbs are now made entirely by machine. Still big business, however. Is glassware that is "handblown," to use a trade expression meaning blown by human lungs.