SuzieMax Depression Glass Blog » Carnival Glass http://blog.suziemax.com Depression Glass and Other Vintage Glass Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:13:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 What is Carnival Glass, Carnival Glassware http://blog.suziemax.com/what-is-carnival-glass http://blog.suziemax.com/what-is-carnival-glass#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:14:39 +0000 Suzanne http://blog.suziemax.com/?p=316

Carnival Glass ExampleAre you wondering What is Carnival Glass? It is one of the most popular vintage collectibles for people who love glassware. By definition carnival glass was produced in the United States starting early in the 20th century. It’s characterized by pressed glass in an iridescent finish. The shimmering effect in the glass came from metallic salts that were applied during the firing process (a process technically called “doping”).

Carnival Glass was first produced on a large scale by the newly-established Fenton Art Glass Company, of Williamstown, West Virginia, in 1908.

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