carnival glass

English

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.

Translations

type of glassware

• Finnish: sateenkaarilasi