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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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Collections & Exhibits 
