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 Bergstrom-Mahler Museum holds the finest and most representative collection of glass paperweights in the world.
The paperweights comprise our primary collection, and the majority of the museum's time and collection assets are focused here. Mrs. Evangeline Bergstrom bequeathed 652 pieces in 1958 to become the foundation of a collection that has grown to 3,000 objects. The majority of the pieces are on permanent display in our ground floor galleries. We strive to be a resource for collectors, artists, and scholars, as well as educate our museum visitors about this fascinating and appealing decorative art form.
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Ernst Mahler, a Neenah resident and Kimberly- Clark Corporation inventor, purchased this collection of drinking glasses in 1931 in Vienna, Austria as a gift for his wife, Carol. By 1994, the entire collection was given to Bergstrom-Mahler Museum.
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 Since Wisconsin was home to the first Studio Glass program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, it's fitting that our Wisconsin glass museum should have a fine display of pieces representing achievements in this art form.
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A true collector, Mrs. Bergst rom also began our collection of Victorian Glass Baskets. After substantial gifts from patrons Marjorie Seybo ld and Judson Fowler, this collection grew to 102 pieces.
 From Vasa Murrina to Amberina, opaline to opalescent, satin to spattered and spangled, this collection provides a comprehensive look at the variety of surface treatments applied by English and American artisans. The vast majority of objects take the basket form, but a few companion pieces, such as vases, pitchers, and rose bowls, round out the collection. These are exhibited annually.
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University of Wisconsin – River Falls Glass LegaciesApril 13 – September 1, 2013
Started in 1968, the UW-River Falls glass program is one of the oldest BFA glass programs in the country and has produced countless talented artists. This exhibit focuses on the legacy started by early glass students as well as the work of more recent alumni.  Featured Artists
Eoin Breadon, Patrick Casanova, Jon Clark, Stephan Cox, Pauly Cudd, Jim Engebretson, Renee Engebretson, Erik Halvorson, Doug Johnson, Fred Kaemmer, Gene Koss, Joseph Limpert, Michael Meilahn, Colleen Ott, Nolan Prohaska and Brita Swanson
Artist Lecture with Jon Clark
Saturday, April 20 at 2:oo pm
A Brief History: Glass, the Studio Glass
Movement, and the work of Jon Clark
Light refreshments to follow
This exhibit is sponsored in part by a the Richard L Johnson Memorial Fund and a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the state of Wisconsin and The National Endowment for the Arts.
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Creativity in Our Midst: Glass Artist of the NEW North
September 14 - February 16, 2014 |
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