Jean Birkhill, Frederick Birkhill and Lino Tagliapietra at The Ennion
Society Weekend Festivities honoring Lino as he "hangs up his jacks,” ie retires from glassblowing.
Frederick presented a signed copy of Glassworks to Lino, his long time friend in glass.
(who is mentioned in the book).
Frederick Birkhill at the Corning Museum of Glass bookshop
where his book is prominently displayed
Frederick Birkhill standing alongside his Glassworks: The Art of Frederick Birkhill prominently displayed at The Barnes & Noble 5th Ave Flagship Store, New York City
On a visit to The Toledo Museum of Art Reference Library, Frederick Birkhill gifted 5 boxes of books on
glass from his personal library. Several books were published in the late 19th Century and early 20th Century
Also included was a signed copy of Glassworks: The Art of Frederick Birkhill. Pictured left to right:
Archivist Julie McMaster, Assistant Librarian Meg Milewski and Frederick Birkhill.
Glassworks: The Art of Frederick Birkhill is available in The Shops at
The Corning Museum of Glass
Frederick Birkhill, Rakow Archivist Joseph Schill and Jean Birkhill
Frederick and Jean met with Archivist Joseph Schill to donate the first of many
Boxes of The Frederick Birkhill Papers to The Rakow Research Library at The Corning Museum Of Glass, Corning New York
Frederick visited The HABATAT Galleries to see The 50th Annual International Glass Exhibition and had a
Great conversation with Aaron Schey, co-owner. He also gifted a signed copy of Glassworks: The Art of Frederick Birkhill
to The Hampson/Schey Family.
Frederick and Jean Birkhill present a signed copy of Glassworks: The Art of Frederick Birkhill
to Noah Reid after his performance as Mr Peel in The Minutes at Studio 54 in New York City. Noah’s parents
Stuart Reid and Dr. Doreen Balabanoff wrote the main essay in the book.
Frederick Birkhill outside The Rakow Research Library
The Michigan Photographic Historical Society (MiPHS) met for its Annual Meeting and 50th Anniversary at The William Clements Library at The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor on October 22, 2022. Initiating and Charter Members were recognized by Len Walle. Frederick Birkhill is one of five initiating founding members of MiPHS.
L to R: Doug Aikenhead, MiPHS Current President, Frederick Birkhill and Len Walle, Past President and Board Member.