Harry Mantel’s Vignettes: Waterford

This film depicts the manufacturing facility, showroom and tradesmen of the world-renowned Waterford Crystal. The images are set to upbeat Irish music.

Credits

Harry Mantel (filmmaker)

Complete catalog record
Cfa collection: Harry Mantel Collection
Notes: The camera observes the craftsman meticulously work with focus and precision. The footage portrays the glassblowing process from start to finish-. From the molding procedure in the kiln, the etching stage in the studio and finally the marketplace where fine glassware is put up for sale. The footage concludes with a shot of a dazzling chandelier on the ceiling.
Subjects: Processes and techniques; Factories
Places: Europe > Ireland > Waterford
Language: English
Cfa elements: Distribution Print, 115 feet
Cfa records: https://collections.chicagofilmarchives.org/Detail/objects/16654

Sources

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