This comprehensive book starts off with informative chapters including: European glass, American glass history, the study of early American glass to 1950, and more. From there is a full-color section filled with stunning glass pieces. It then continues on to illustrate and fully describe over 400 glass items from the Winterthur collection. The pieces are divided into sections according to function including: drinking vessels, food service, ornamental vases, bottles and flasks, miscellaneous, etc. Anyone with an interest in early American glass will cherish this beautiful book.