The Art of Carnival Glass
- ISBN-10
- 0764319639
- ISBN-13
- 9780764319631
- Category
- Carnival glass
- Pages
- 256
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003-10-30
- Publisher
- Schiffer Pub Limited
- Authors
- Glen Thistlewood, Stephen Thistlewood
Description
A comprehensive analysis into how the Carnival Glass was made, colored, iridized, and decorated. The language of Carnival is fully documented through definitions of shapes and edge treatments plus explanations of a multitude of Carnival Glass terms. This encyclopedic volume provides detailed coverage on Carnival Glass shapes: bowls, plates, vases, drinking vessels, tableware, lighting, tobacciana and more, all adorned with peacocks, flowers, butterflies, fruits, dragons, and other fanciful treatments. Each photograph is captioned with complete information including color, pattern, manufacturer and current values. An essential reference tool for all Carnival collectors.
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