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GLASS BLOWER AND POTTER. This room served both the glass blowers and
potters who were employed by the Triskelions. The west portion of
the room was used by the glass blowers. There are three wooden work
tables. A large furnace and cooling oven are in the northwest
corner.
Examining
the glass blower's work tables reveals enamels for the making of
stained glass and tools such as blocks, paddles, and blowpipes. Pots
of white sand, lime, and soda ash are present. Finished glass
products include mirrors, drinking glasses, stained and plain glass
panels, and wine bottles.
On
the eastern side there are four large work tables used by the
potters. A kiln (fifteen feet by ten feet by ten feet tall) is in
the northeast corner. The east wall is lined by shelves.
Two
of the potters' tables are equipped with wheels, while the other
two were used for building clay by hand. The tools in this area
include needles, wires, brushes, calipers, knives, scrapers, and
various modeling tools. There is an abundant supply of towels and
firm leather rags. Basins were used for holding water and pump
faucets are in the north wall. Pots of glazes occupy the shelves.
About ninety pots, urns, and pitchers are here, along with seven
large boxes of clay.
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