Research
Heisey News – the monthly magazine of Heisey Collectors of America
Published since 1972, the monthly Heisey News magazine provides many excellent articles on Heisey glass, A.H. Heisey & Company, Heisey advertising and other related topics. It is a great place for both beginning and experienced collectors and glass lovers to find information about their favorite patterns, etchings, cuttings and much more. All issues except current issues are available to the public. Current issues are available to HCA members only for a period of one year from the date of publication. Members can access current issues by going to Member Login under the Membership tab.
Articles About Heisey Glass
The official magazine of Heisey Collectors of America, Heisey News, contains a wealth of information about Heisey glass. At the link below you will find a selection of informative articles. The selection will be updated regularly, so be sure to check back to learn more.
Researching Heisey Glass
The Louise Ream Library
If you are visiting the museum and have a question about a Heisey pattern, color, cutting, or etching, or about a specific piece, you can probably find the answer in the Louise Ream Library. The library is open during the museum’s regular hours and has a comprehensive collection of reference books on Heisey glass as well as many other types of glass.
Materials from the surviving records of A.H. Heisey & Company have been digitized and are available on SharePoint. They include catalogs, price lists, advertisements, brochures, and photographs, among other company records. New archival materials are added regularly. To access the digital archives, please use the link below.
If you want to do your research at home, the Museum Shop offers a large selection of books on Heisey and the other great American glass houses of the 19th and 20th centuries.
