A brief history of the Indian glass industry, contrasting the products of the individual artisan and the modern streamlined factory. To aid the industry, the Government established the Central Glass and ceramic Research Institute in Calcutta to conduct research into new types of glass.
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ACMI Identifier
321143
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - India
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Manufacturing processes
Crafts & Visual Arts → Glass craft
Crafts & Visual Arts → Handicraft - India
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation