Who was Eleanor Turshin?

First and foremost, Eleanor Turshin was businesswoman extraordinaire!

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Eleanor operated a jewelry factory that dealt mostly in precious metals. While traveling extensively to sell her products, she became interested in antiques, but most specifically, Eleanor became intrigued with glass. One day upon walking into an antique shop, she spied a purple Steuben Cluthra vase. Eleanor purchased this rare piece for a mere $40! After she obtained the vase, Eleanor researched colored Steuben glass and learned more and more on glass in general. Eleanor bought additional pieces that she knew would contribute to the value of her collection.

Historic Samuel Cupples House at Saint Louis University proudly displays the fruits of Eleanor Turshin’s interest and knowledge of valuable glass in the Eleanor Turshin Glass Collection.

Link to read a 1998 St. Louis Post-Dispatch interview with Eleanor
to learn more about this fascinating collector of rare glass

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To visit the Eleanor Turshin Glass Collection,
come visit the Historic Samuel Cupples House
or call 977-3575 to arrange your tour.

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