Frederick Carder

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Frederick Caleb Carder (1863-1963). Born in Staffordshire, England, Carder became an American artist and glassmaker. He worked in Wordsley and attended Stourbridge School of Art and the Dudley Mechanic Institute. In 1960, Alfred University honored Carder with an honorary doctorate degree.

Frederick Carder married Annie Walker on May 21, 1887. They had three children: a daughter Gladys (b. 1889, d. ), a son Stanley (b. 1891, d. ), and a son Cyril (b. 1893, d. 1918).

1 English period (1881-1903)
2 American period (1903-1932)
3 Corning period (1932-1959)
4 References
5 See also
6 External links

[edit] English period (1881-1903)

Frederick Carder began his glassmaking career with Stevens & Williams in 1881, where he helped re-introduce colored glass. While at Stevens & Williams, Carder worked with Peter Fabergé of Russia. In 1902, Carder was asked to compile a survey of current glassmaking techniques in other countries, including the United States.

After 20 years of glass design and glassmaking experience, disagreements developed within Stevens & Williams. As a result, Carder and his family emigrated to the United States.

[edit] American period (1903-1932)

Frederick Carder and Thomas J. Hawkes (of Hawkes crystal) co-founded the Steuben Glass Works in Corning, NY, the home of Corning Glass Company (also known as Corning Glass Works). Carder ran Steuben Glass Works from 1903 until 1918.

In 1918, Corning Glass Works purchased Steuben, with Carder continuing to manage all aspects of the business. In 1932, the advent of the Great Depression had a negative impact on business at Steuben. Corning Glass terminated the production of colored glass, took over the direction of the Steuben division, and promoted Carder to artistic director for all Corning divisions.

[edit] Corning period (1932-1959)

In 1932 Steuben Glass Works reorganized under a new team headed by Arthur A. Houghton, Jr., John Gates, and Sidney Waugh. Using a new glass known as G10M, Steuben crystal products became colorless and clear. While not specifically managing Steuben operations, Frederic Carder continued in Corning by directing all aspects of Corning's design, manufacturing, and marketing of many glass products.

In 1943 Carder's wife Annie died. In 1959 Carder retired from Corning Glass Works.