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What was chicken wire glass used for?
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Chicken wire glass was mainly used in skylights and windows within schools and businesses. The purpose was to prevent the glass from shattering into pieces when under stress like high heat or an external force. You’ll find a variety of chicken wire glass products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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1920s Clear Industrial Chicken Wire Glass Large Sheets Available
Located in New York, NY
Priced per square foot.
All of our chicken wire glass is salvaged from old factory windows and
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Windows
Materials
Glass
1930s Corrugated Fire Resistant Clear Chicken Wire Glass
Located in New York, NY
industrial glass was used as exterior awnings or partitions indoors and out. This glass is 3/8 to 7/16 in
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Architectural Elements
Materials
Glass