Glass and You Part 1

Description

This film illustrates the many uses of glass in everyday life and focuses on research and products at Corning Glass Works, including photo-sensitive glass; photoform glass; glass tempering; glass pipes and vessels; cookware; pressing; fiberglass; and Vycor. The history and properties of glass are also discussed, as are the processes involved in glass manufacturing, both by mass production and by hand. The film was presented by Corning Glass Works, produced by Paul Hance Productions, Inc., directed by Dermid Maclean, and narrated by Frederick Maness.

Collection

Records of the U.S. Information Agency

Series

Moving Images Relating to U.S. Domestic and International Activities