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In early 1908 John W. Fenton left the Fenton Art Glass Company after a falling-out with his brother Frank Fenton. [2] Though he remained on the Fenton board of directors. [3] He had helped found Fenton Art Glass with his brother in 1905 . [2] The Millersburg factory was located in Millersburg, OH and was constructed quickly. [3]
Golden Iris was the name of the first caravel glass treatment that Northwood developed in 1908. [3] It was known for its marigold color. [1] The other carnival glass treatments made by Northwood were Emerald, Azure, Florentine, Perl, and Pomona. [5] Carnival glass is identified by the color of the glass, not the color of the treatment.
Carnival glass originated as a glass called 'Iridill', produced beginning in 1908 by the Fenton Art Glass Company (founded in 1905). Iridill was inspired by the fine blown art glass of such makers as Tiffany and Steuben , but did not sell at the anticipated premium prices and was subsequently discounted.
Goofus glass is an American term for pressed glass that was decorated with unfired enamel paint in the early 20th century by several prominent glass factories. It contrasts with enamelled glass , where the enamel is fired, making the paint far more durable.
Dugan is best known for peach opalescent, a type of Carnival glass. [3] They produced the most peach opalescent of any of the carnival glass manufacturers. [4] They also produced deep shades of amethyst glass, some so dark they appeared black. [1] They were also known for deep crimped edges. [1] They also produced Iridescent Frit Glass. [5]
The National Glass Association is the largest trade association for the auto glass, architectural glass, and window and door markets. The NGA was founded in 1948, and currently has close to 3,000 member companies. This international association represents the interests of companies worldwide. [1] The NGA's Mission:
The GPI membership consists of 5 glass container manufacturing member companies, and 27 supplier member companies, who provide raw materials, recycled glass, equipment, decorating, and other services to the glass companies. [citation needed] The country's 41 glass container plants in 20 states comprise a $5.5 billion industry. U.S. glass ...
[1] [10] [14] [15] The glass blowers disaffiliated from the KOL in 1895 and formed a new, independent union, the Glass Bottle Blowers' Association (GBBA) of the United States and Canada. [10] [14] [15] [16] Denis A. Hayes was elected the new union's president in 1896, a position he held for the next three decades. [16]