The Art of Carnival Glass (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

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Iridescence! An ever-changing, shimmering play of color, a dancing rainbow of light– that is the essence, and indeed, the art of Carnival Glass. This pretty book begins on the very heart of Carnival, with a comprehensive analysis, full of fascinating insights, into how the glass used to be made, colored, iridized, and decorated. The language of Carnival is fully documented through definitions of shapes and edge treatments plus straightforward explanations of a multitude of Carnival Glass terms. However the core of this encyclopedic volume is the detailed coverage–simply set out and easy to follow–on Carnival Glass shapes: bowls, plates, vases, drinking vessels, tableware, lighting, tobacciana and more. All are adorned with peacocks, flowers, butterflies, fruits, dragons, and other fanciful treatments–in vibrant, shimmering iridescence. The book is gorgeously illustrated with almost 700 full color photographs that feature a wealth of classic in addition to latest United States Carnival, and new discoveries from Europe, South The us, and India. Every photograph is captioned with complete information including color, pattern, manufacturer and current values. The Art of Carnival Glass is an very important reference tool for all Carnival collectors.

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