The glaziers' invoices from the Plantin-Moretus archives, 1600–1800

A systematic analysis of glaziers' invoices from the Plantin-Moretus archives (1600–1800) reveals nuanced patterns in the use and significance of window glass in urban dwellings. The study decodes these historical documents to identify distinct glass types, challenging assumptions about their indiscriminate installation. By examining differential uses, it provides insights into the cultural and social dimensions of glazing practices in Antwerp during this period. This approach offers a limited but valuable regional and temporal context for understanding the evolution of window glass as a building material.

Langouche, L. (2021). The glaziers’ invoices from the Plantin-Moretus archives, 1600–1800. History of Construction Cultures, 650–656. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003173359-84