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Free Tours by appointment only - Featuring pressed glass patterns made by Model Flint Glass from 1888-1902.

06/07/2026

Dolphin pattern. This pattern was limited to one mould. These are the known examples of this pattern and the hardest to find is the clear vase. We suspect a colored vase or an all clear tray exist, but an example has never surfaced. This has been a sought after pattern for most Albany collectors for the last 35+ years. Show us your examples!

05/31/2026

We finally have one! We have searched high and low for a celery in No. 911 Ribbed Spiral pattern. We now have a clear opalescent example on display. It is quite a bit larger than the spooner and is 5 5/8" tall. The very popular swung vases in this pattern were made from toothpick, spooner, celery, and pitcher moulds. If Mike Mavis were still here he would say "now find a blue or canary example".

05/25/2026

It has been three years since we lost our good friend, Mike Mavis. Mike was a treasure trove of knowledge and we couldn't have built this museum without his years of contributions and research. We miss you, but are determined to carry on your passion for Albany Glass. Thank you for everything Mike!

05/23/2026

Tumblers in the Pride pattern. This pattern was sold in the 1902 Sears & Roebuck catalog as a 39 pc assortment for $2.75. Colors known are clear, green, amber, and an individual berry bowl is known in canary opalescent. The green Pride is the favorite color and pattern of one of our current volunteers, Jody. She is in good company because it was also the late Mike Mavis' favorite.

05/17/2026

Excellent example of a butter dish with gold and rose stain in the Kismet pattern. This pattern was introduced at McKee Glass Co and the moulds were moved to Albany after the purchase by National Glass in 1899. Examples of the Kismet pattern can be found in clear, amber and opalescent colors.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day from the Albany Glass Museum

05/03/2026

One of our most viewed display cabinets when we have visitors to the museum. These two shelves feature our Ala Bock and Alhambra patterns. Very few examples and forms exist in these patterns. These patterns are mould blown and only known in opalescent colors. Show us your examples!

04/26/2026

Two examples of sugars in the Etruria pattern. Many of the table set items can be found in the footed or non footed version. This pattern was introduced in Findlay and production continued after the move to Albany. Decorations known for this pattern are engraving, frosted, hand painted, ruby and gold stain.

04/18/2026

No. 905 Manila pattern. This pattern was only produced for a few years (c. 1899-1902). It is widely collected today with many colors, forms, and decorations to choose from. We have 4 complete display cabinets dedicated to this popular pattern.

04/12/2026

These could be the most overlooked items in the museum. There are less than a dozen of these known to exist and we are lucky enough to have 3. We have one on loan to the Greentown Glass Museum. These are extremely hard to find, especially with gold staining. Next time you are in the museum make sure to ask to see them. This pattern was only produced in this form.

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105 South Broadway
Albany, IN
47320

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http://modelflint.com/

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