
SPECIAL TO THE PCA BULLETIN
THE JOHNE PARSLEY LEGACY PROJECT
DECEMBER 14, 2018, Milwaukee, WI . . . The Johne Parsley family has initiated Great Lakes Paperweights, Inc., (GLP), a 501(c) (3) corporation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Mission of the organization is to preserve the rich history, legacy and enjoyment of fine glass paperweights through education and interaction with Midwest museums as well as work with galleries, collectors, glass artists and the general public.. READ MORE . . .

ACQUISITIONS
We delight in seeing fine paperweight artworks accepted into the collections of museums. These we will refer to as Acquisitions.
Institutional acquisitions provide the best showcase for the artist who has had significant involvement with the art world. It distinguishes those selections from other examples in galleries and most private collections. We applaud the museums that acquire these works as selecting art with a purpose that educates and excites the museum patron and board trustee alike while raising awareness of the artist himself and securing his place in art history.
These Johne Parsley paperweights were acquired by the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass, both during the artist’s life and after his passing. They were donated by collectors who had a keen sense of the Bergstrom-Mahler’s notable existing collection and needs. Additionally, Parsley himself donated one paperweight, Floral Bouquet: 1988 (PW 1988.5.1835), after his involvement with the museum’s outreach programs and appearances at national paperweight conferences.
Thanks to new gifts over the past three years, the Bergstrom-Mahler now has a total of 20 Johne Parsley paperweights as part of its permanent collection.

Dogwood Bouquet 1989
Johne Parsley (American, 1916-2009)
A triple bouquet of three white dogwood blooms is adorned by nine striated leaves and two white and red knotweed flowers.
The bouquet is set on a cobalt ground and signed with a "P" cane.
2 7/8 in. x 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm x 7.3 cm)
PW 1998.1.261
Manchester, NH
Paperweight from the
Henry Melville Fuller Collection
March 20 - June 13

Daffodil and Pink Flower Bouquet 1992
Johne Parsley (American, 1916-2009)
Two striking bouquets of yellow daffodils and pink flowers with white tips come to life as they float over a cobalt ground. A garland of nine green leaves support a pink bud with a signature cane centered under the garland.
PW 2020.7.3985
Gift of Gary and Marge McClanahan
as part of the BMMOG New on View


Wild Pansies 1991
Johne Parsley (American, 1916-2009)
The hallmark of Johne Parsley paperweights is his wild pansy design. Here are two Johnny Jump Ups vibrantly reflected in violet, blue and yellow. Six green leaves on arching stems support these floral blooms. Blue “P” signature cane is encased.
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PW 2020.7.3980
Gift of Gary and Marge McClanahan
as part of the BMMOG New on View
Early Lampwork Red Flower circa 1984
Johne Parsley (American, 1916-2009)
Small fantasy red flower with petals and yellow center with red bud mark an early weight by the artist. A crown of straited green leaves surround the flower and balance on each side of a main stem. 7x1 facets.
PW 2020.7.3982
Gift of Gary and Marge McClanahan
as part of the BMMOG New on View


Pink Dogwood on Cobalt Ground – Two Views 1990
Johne Parsley (American, 1916-2009)
Finger-cut faceting magnifies a single Pennsylvania pink dogwood bloom with one bud on cobalt ground. Ten green leaves support this striking flower and embrace Parsley’s signature cane.
PW 2020.7.3987
Gift of Gary and Marge McClanahan as part of the BMMOG New on View


Floral Bouquet: 1988
Lampwork floral bouquet containing a five-petal white flower and a yellow flower flanks tall central rose-red flower (five green sepals)--all with yellow stamens, and yellow and orange knotweed stock; olive-green stems, 13 yellow-green leaves. Cobalt blue/white "P" signature cane. Deep translucent cobalt blue ground, polished pontil area and basal ring. Periphery signed "JP 1988."
PW 1988.5.1835
Gift of Johne Parsley
Seven Flower Bouquet: 1995
Lampwork of six flowers in yellow, pink, and blue surround a single Pennsylvania dogwood blossom. A bouquet of green stems and leaves cascades behind the blossoms which unfold over a blue ground; white “JP” signature cane set in leaves.
PW 2014.11.2661
Gift of Gary and Marge McClanahan in memory of Gary's mother, Mabel R. McClanahan

Floral Paperweight: 1987
Contemporary 6 X 1 faceted lampwork paperweight with pink rose, pink rose bud and green leaves/stem float over a translucent cobalt blue ground. “P” signature cane at base of motif, and scratch signed JP-1987.
PW 2018.14.3684
Gift of Gary and Marge McClanahan
Please watch for more accessioned weights from the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass
and other art museums around the country.