carnival glass

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A carnival glass vase

Etymology

So called because it was sometimes given as prizes at carnivals and fairgrounds.

Noun

carnival glass (uncountable)

  1. A type of glassware dating from the early 20th century, notable for lustrous colors.
    Synonyms: aurora glass, dope glass, iridescent ware, Iridill, poor man's Tiffany, rainbow glass, taffeta glass
    Coordinate term: depression glass
    • 1983, Ford Times, volume 76, number 4, page 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.

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