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Fenton had a long history of decorating glass that goes back to its beginnings in 1905. [1] The Fenton Art Glass company started out as a decorating company that purchased blanks from glass manufacturers and placed their own decorations on them. [2] Fenton did not manufacturer glass until 1907 a year after the Williamstown, WV plant was built. [2]
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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]
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.
Burmese glass is a type of opaque colored art glass, shading from yellow, blue or green to pink. [1] It is found in either the rare original "shiny" finish or the more common "satin" finish. It is used for table glass and small, ornamental vases and dressing table articles.
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Jadeite glass experienced a resurgence of popularity in the late 20th century, initially in the 1970s through the “heritage” revival of U.S. glassmakers like Fenton and Westmoreland Glass. [ citation needed ] Westmoreland produced new glassware made in historical and current molds to cater to the color trends at the time.