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Image: Phalsbourg wineglass. Rene Lalique, Designer; Lalique et Cie, Manufacturer. 1924. CMoG 2011.3.401. One of many wine glasses in The Corning Museum of Glass collection that we take great care not to break by any means!

It is possible to break a glass by singing, although it requires singing at precisely the pitch at which a particular glass resonates and with enough decibels to shatter the glass.

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Please note: The Corning Museum of Glass is a non-profit, educational institute and, as such, cannot answer questions about rarity or value of your glass. For more information about appraisal services, see our curatorial FAQs.

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