‘Depression Glass’ Archives
Carnival glass bowls are part of a larger collectionFenton glassware
Carnival glass bowls are part of a larger collectionFenton glassware started making these bowls, marketed as iridescent ware, in 1907. Sales dropped during the depression. Carnivals bought up much of [...]
Carnival Glass Colors
This glass is made in many translucent colors like primarily amethyst, marigold, cobalt, green, and red. It is also made in opaque white, which is referred to as milk glass. Before the hazards of [...]
Iridescent Ware
Carnival glass or Iridescent Ware was introduced in 1907 and had a metallic sheen from a spray of salts when hot. This inexpensive pressed glass, also known as dope glass is made for [...]
What makes this glass stand out from others is its
What makes this glass stand out from others is its unusual appearance. This glass was made by companies between 1905 and 1930, when you're talking vintage Carnival. Makers came from all over the [...]
Carnival Glass was initially called Iridescent Ware when itCarnival Glass
Carnival Glass was initially called Iridescent Ware when itCarnival Glass was initially called Iridescent Ware when it was introduced in late 1907. The name carnival glass was not commonly used until [...]
Carnival Glass is one kind of antique collectible that people
Carnival Glass is one kind of antique collectible that people either love or hate. There's no in between when it comes to this style of glassware. Its unusual and rather bold appearance is what draws [...]
Carnival Glass Patterns
glass its fame. Carnival glass is made as both functional and ornamental objects. This is an inexpensive pressed glass and found in a wide spectrum of colors. Sometimes glass workers refer this as [...]
Carnival glass bowls are part of a larger collectionGlass collectors
Carnival glass bowls are part of a larger collectionGlass collectors coined the term carnival glass for these creations after learning of their term as carnival prizes. Several companies began [...]