The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-09-24
A MEXICAN CROWN WINDOW GLASS
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A MEXICAN CROWN WINDOW GLASS
"A manufactured In the village of Redford, county
oi Clinton, AID State of New York
To the Redford Crown Glass has been awarded
the first Premium of The American Institute in the
city of New York for five successive years, and has
received gold medal in commendaon of its superb
or merits
This Glass is made from white flint sand obt aimed
in the vicinity of the works aud is the only Crown
Glass made from that species of sand Ii is capable
of standing every change OF climate will lose
its ustre by age.
The Redforl and Soranac Crown Window Glass
are distinguished from ordinary Glass by the uncom-
mon evenness and beauty OF surface, the superior
transparency and ghtncss of color the great thick
ness, and The general excellence Of the materials
which compose them. The surface not being polish
ed after being blown, Retains the enamel brancy
and hardness, and Is not subject TO the objection
often applied to Pate Glass oil being easily defaced
and permanently bedimmed by dust; being made OF
extra thickness, will without injury, Withstand vio-
lent winds, hail storms, jars of cannon, &c Its use
10 the end will prove more economical independent
OF lis adding 50 much To- the beautiful appea of
buildings.
Specimens of this deservedly popular Glass may be
seen IN the New York Exchange and Custom House.
Howard's Hotel, BIonsons Buildings Broadway,
Centre Market, and great many private residences
and stores in various parts of the city aso in tie
Exchange and Custom House, Boston Girard Col
lege, Philadelphia Exchange Hotel, Baltimore; in
the public buildings at Washington city &; the Cap,-
tol at Raleigh, Nurth Carolina and in many both
pubic and private edifices throughout the United
States 1t has been used in great Number OF
steamboats, and railroad cars, and given entire sa It's
foction 1t Is be ieved tina, the above will suffice to
prove that tins Glass stands preemnent, and that
dcservedly merits the appreciation OF builders and
consumers Of Glass
The Saranac Crown Glass is mos, used in stores
and buildings of the second order green houses &c.
where strength and clearness are particularly desired
and Will range about per cent cheaper than Red
fond. The double thickness is always used for light
houses, and is taken by the economist for sky
lights, steamboats,, ships cabin windows, &c.
Ground Glass for sky lights, churches, and artists
windows furnished TO any pattern or size. The Glass
is carefully packed IN stout boxes, nailed, and secured
as to be transported with safety to any part of the
United States.
For the more complete satisfaction of persons at a
distance, who may not have an opportunity to examine
this beautiful article, the following te 'tnionias
specifully offered fol- onsdrration.
Extract from The rcpor, Of the c mmiltee of the
American n'titute, October, 1887:
For richness of lustre and brilliancy of surface,
well thickness aud strength the RedforI Glass
the most beautiful article Of he kind that has fall
en- under our notice. eli her of domestic foreign pro-
ducion; and 1t affords proud specimen OF The skill
and enterprise Of American manufactures"
The following gentlemen, Architects, have permit
ted us TO use their names in commentator of the
above Glass:
Robert Mills, Architect of the Public Buildings,
w Washington.
Thomas u Walter, Architect of the Girard Col
lege, Philadelphia.
Isaiah Rogers, Architect, New York.
lthiel Town, Architect, New York.
Calvin Pollard, Architect, New York
Gamaliel King, Architect, New York
Thomas Thomas, Architect, New York.
The subscribers have spared no pains make this
one of the best establishments The United States.
Orders from any part of the United States for any
Sizes from 4 10 80 K lS, BEDFORD or Saranoc for
dwelling houses, Stores lighthouses, green houses
sky lights, &c. addressed To them or CHARLES Corr,
Agent, New York, TO any of their cling agents,
will be executed with and prompt attention
LANE, CORNING, & SUYDAM,
Troy, New York