American brilliance at the St. Louis World’s Fair: Libbey’s Punch Bowl

This dazzling, prismatic, brilliant cut glass creates a universe of pattern and reflection.

Connecticut Klan robe

Artifacts like this are key for reminding us of a history of racism that is all too easy to forget.

Glass Chair at the 1939 New York World’s Fair

A single piece of glass composes most of this chair, and its sleek design upends traditional furniture design.

Russel Wright, “American Modern” Pitchers

Pour a little out for the proletariat: the Robin Hood of earthenware pitchers brought modern design to the people.