Frances Higgins (American, 1912–2004)
Michael Higgins (American, born England, 1908–1999)
Probably for Dearborn Glass Company (American, founded 1921)
Bedford Park, Illinois
Carousel Tray
INV-1849
Frances Higgins (American, 1912–2004)
Michael Higgins (American, born England, 1908–1999)
Probably for Dearborn Glass Company (American, founded 1921)
Bedford Park, Illinoisc. 1958–65
trayamerican decorative arts
Date
c. 1958–65
Medium
Fused glass and enamel
Dimensions
2.9 × 35.6 × 17.8 cm (1 1/8 × 14 × 7 in.)
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Location
Chicago, IL
Credit
Gift of Edith and David A. DeMar
Frances and Michael Higgins effectively rediscovered the ancient art of glass fusing—the merging of two glass sheets through intense heat—which had been almost abandoned in favor of glass blowing. The Higginses met at the Chicago Institute of Design and together founded the Higgins Studio in 1948, operating out of their small apartment. By the mid-1950s, Higgins glass was recognized and sold nationally, and in 1957 the couple entered into a partnership with Dearborn Glass Company. This tray was part of the couple’s “Higginsware” developed for the company.
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