The pattern is LEAF & BEADS:
Lengthy in its production run, it first appeared in opalescent colors in 1906. Iridized production began circa 1908 – 1909. Moulds were also used to create the LOVELY interior examples. 1914-1916 found the moulds in use to create custard glass. During the 1919-1920 period, Northwood utilized the pattern in iridized and non-iridized colors, so the moulds were utilized over a very lengthy period of time! Dome - footed bowls of 7”- 8”, usually having a plain interior, in marigold, amethyst, and green,
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. After these markdowns, Iridill pieces were used as carnival prizes.
Iridill became popular and very profitable for Fenton, which produced many different types of items in this finish, in over 150 patterns. Fenton maintained their position as the largest manufacturer and were one of very few makers to use a red coloured glass base for their carnival glass. After interest waned in the late 1920s, Fenton stopped producing carnival glass for many years. In more recent years, due to a resurgence in interest, Fenton restarted production of carnival glass until its closure in 2007.
Most U.S. carnival glass was made before 1925, with production in clear decline after 1931. Some significant production continued outside the US through the depression years of the early 1930s, tapering off to very little by the 1940s.
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