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Standard Encyclopedia of Carnival Glass
The new edition of this extensive reference introduces 80 new patterns and many never before printed photos, and has been completely redesigned to better meet the reader's needs. Nearly 1,000 patterns are photographed in color and described in detail. Prices are listed for virtually every piece of carnival glass ever made--well over 7,000 pieces.
350 pages, Hardcover
First published October 15, 1993
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December 30, 2022
This is an Encyclopedia and more.
This book is what it says an encyclopedia. It was not designed for any group beginner or expert. It is well-organized and packed with descriptive color pictures. This encyclopedia tells how when and where the glass was made and more important shows patterns to help you recognize what you are looking at. The "Marks" section is worth it in itself.
My two favorite objects in the book (of which I am not sure I would want in my house) are:
Purple Pickle Paperweight:
"Of All the oddities I've come across in carnival glass, this is probably the oddball of all time."
Scottie
"Surely there isn't a collector that hasn't seen these in the flea market in Scotties, poodles, dear, duckies, or rabbits. They are all covered powder jars, all marigolds, and made near the end of the carnival glass heyday. Still, the coloring is usually respectable, and they are cute little things"
I do not think they are so cute, but my wife has the "Dear" that was handed down by her mother.
Again this book is worth just being aware of the diversity in Carnival Glass.
This book is what it says an encyclopedia. It was not designed for any group beginner or expert. It is well-organized and packed with descriptive color pictures. This encyclopedia tells how when and where the glass was made and more important shows patterns to help you recognize what you are looking at. The "Marks" section is worth it in itself.
My two favorite objects in the book (of which I am not sure I would want in my house) are:
Purple Pickle Paperweight:
"Of All the oddities I've come across in carnival glass, this is probably the oddball of all time."
Scottie
"Surely there isn't a collector that hasn't seen these in the flea market in Scotties, poodles, dear, duckies, or rabbits. They are all covered powder jars, all marigolds, and made near the end of the carnival glass heyday. Still, the coloring is usually respectable, and they are cute little things"
I do not think they are so cute, but my wife has the "Dear" that was handed down by her mother.
Again this book is worth just being aware of the diversity in Carnival Glass.
August 30, 2022
Collecting carnival glass is one of my hobbies, so I really enjoyed perusing this book and looking at all of the different patterns. It made me realize that I had misidentified some of my pieces.
September 1, 2011
This book has been VERY helpful to me over the years :) Matter of fact, it's about time to replace it with a new version!
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