English

A carnival glass vase

Noun

carnival glass ‎(uncountable)

1. A type of glassware dating from the early 20th century, notable for lustrous colors.
   • 1983, Ford Times, vol. 76, no. 4, p. 23:

     Consider, for example, the phenomenon of carnival glass. Known also as taffeta glass, it got its more popular name from the fact it was once given away as prizes in carnivals.

Synonyms

• aurora glass, dope glass, iridescent ware, Iridill, poor man's Tiffany, rainbow glass, taffeta glass

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