Crystal production in N.B. Yusupov's private factory in Arkhangelskoe: based on materials from the glass collection of the Museum-Estate "Arkhangelskoe"
The article is devoted to the history of the production of crystal products in the N.B. Yusupov's glass factory in his estate Arkhangelskoe near Moscow. The author analyzes the history of this plant, examines specific items from the glass collection of the Museum-Estate "Arkhangelskoe". On the basis of European samples in Yusupov's workshops in Arkhangelskoe, works of art were created that were not inferior in processing technique and artistic qualities to their prototypes. The assortment of the plant from year to year expanded and replenished with new products, and from 1814 to 1816 three brews of crystal glass were made, dishes of various types were made: bowls for jam, pineapple, mugs with lids, glasses, vodka decanters, glasses of various shapes, corks, various cans and bottles, etc. All items made in Arkhangelskoe are united by the similarity of the method of cutting and decorative solutions. The plant, which was closed due to objective circumstances, had an undetermined potential. Over the past three years of the enterprise's existence, craftsmen have been able to do the almost impossible: in the presence of numerous large and small industries, they have found their niche, their own style, creating a characteristic decorative technique for processing products.