Making glass for houses

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Date
1948
Main contributors
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films Inc.; F. V. Tooley
Summary
Describes how the three ingredients of glass-limestone, sand, and soda ash--are obtained.  Close-up shots present a simple laboratory demonstration of basic glassmaking techniques.  Then shows large-scale glass manufacture step by step in a modern plant.  Demonstrates the technique of fitting glass panes into window frames.
Publishers
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films Inc.; Indiana University Audio-Visual Center
Genre
Educational
Subjects
Glass manufacture; Building--Material
Collection
Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corporation
Unit
IUL Moving Image Archive
Language
English
Rights Statement
No Copyright - United States
Physical Description
1 film reel (11 min.) sound,black and white/monochrome; 16 mm
Notes

Local Note

Gift to the IUB Libraries from Instructional Support Services.
Other Identifiers
Catalog Key: 7826914; Other: GR00426700; MDPI Barcode: 40000003375575

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