Member Articles
The articles below were written by members of the Texas Carnival Glass Club (TCGC) and were previously published in the RANGER, Carnival Glass Action, or on the TCGC web site. We hope you enjoy reading them.
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The Closet Collector
September 2018 Carnival Glass Action | Walt Robinson
A look into the world of a carnival collector who has amassed a large collection, but never joined clubs, attended conventions, or met auctioneers. Read More
Athina and Nola (Pompei) Vases Feature Art Deco Influences
July 2016 Carnival Glass Action | Sandy Sage
If you are attracted to geometric rather than naturalistic patterns in Carnival Glass, these vases from Europe may appeal to you. Similar elements in the two vases are reminiscent of the Art Deco style of the 1920s and 30s. Read More
2015 - A Tribute to Dean Fry... Carnival glass pioneer
This article written by Larry Kieg is made available to you through the courtesy of the ICGA organization and web site. Click here to view the article
2015 - Interview with Dolores Sage
Video interview regarding the foundation and activities of the Iridescent Nation kids carnival glass club, hosted by Brian Pitman. Click here to see the interview
A Texas Excursion
November 2011 RANGER | Dolores Sage
Having collected carnival glass since the 1960s and having a rather extensive library of carnival research materials, I thought I was quite knowledgeable about the subject. Alas, a recent Texas antique hunt with the family soon burst my bubble. As we wandered through the aisles, we spied a large marigold pedestal-footed carnival bowl with a sign tossed in the bowl that said, Dugan. Read More
2008 Convention Whitley Award Dinner Honoring Jack and Eleanor Hamilton
May 2008 RANGER | Emmett Morgan
The annual Whitley-sponsored dinner was presided over by Emmett Morgan as master of ceremonies. The Whitley’s provided a lovely, enjoyable meal and numerous members honored Jack and Eleanor Hamilton with reminiscences of past years. Floyd Whitley recalled the Waco meetings when members would sit, visit, and Jack would smoke. Read More
Jane Dinkins Gifts Collection to Texas Carnival Glass Club
April 2009 RANGER | Emmett Morgan
Jane Dinkins called me one Saturday morning last November and said she wanted to give our club her carnival glass collection. I thought or assumed that she was going to leave her collection to the club in her Will and told her I would give her a call the next week to discuss. When I called her back I found out that she wanted to give the glass NOW! My chin dropped in shock. Read More
Jane Dinkins: A Carnival Glass Person to Know
April 2009 RANGER | Carol Cinclair
On February 28th at the yearly business meeting of the Texas Carnival Glass Club, Jane Dinkins signed formal papers donating all (except for a few tumblers) of her one thousand plus pieces of Carnival Glass to the Texas Club. She told the club officers to do with it as they thought best. Her only request was that it be displayed in libraries, museums and schools before being sold so that others could learn about the glass. She said she did it, “…for the good of the glass.” Read More
LaNell and Jerry Roy: Texas Carnival Glass People to Know
April 2009 RANGER | Carol Cinclair
In February, at the thirtieth anniversary celebration of the Texas Carnival Glass Club, LaNell and Jerry Roy had an open house for all to come and view their various antique collections. Everyone was impressed! Where did all those hatpins come from and who are LaNell and Jerry Roy? Well this is the “rest of the story” as Paul Harvey used to say. Read More
Never Will Be Forgotten: Cecil Whitley
October 2010 RANGER | Dorothy Morgan
Cecil Whitley was a grand lady, a giver, and educator, a friend and a lover of carnival glass. But most of all she had a great love for Floyd and a great marriage of 48 years to the man she adored.
The first time I met Cecil I felt like I had been her friend for years. Read More
History of Carnival Glass
Jerry and Carol Curtis
AMERICAN CARNIVAL GLASS
At the turn of the 20th Century, the American Housewife wanted attractive glass for both utility and beauty to display in her home. The great majority of households could not afford the costly glass made by Steuben and Tiffany so in 1905, beautiful, yet inexpensive, glassware was introduced to the market that oftentimes has been referred to as “Poor Man’s Tiffany” and in later years, Carnival Glass. Read More
Imperial Lead Lustre Vases
October 2008 RANGER | Roy Hieger
I don’t know how I managed, for so long, to overlook Imperial’s Lead Lustre vases. I check the new carnival glass postings on eBay every day, and occasional Lead Lustre vases can be found there. They are not always identified as such, however. They are more likely to be found, and correctly identified, if one searches under Imperial Glass. Read More
Deco Vases
October 2008 RANGER | Sandy Sage
My heritage is Czech, I collect European carnival glass (especially Inwald and Rindskopf), and I love these rare, and truly unique, Art Deco vases. These huge, bulbous vases are a delight to behold, not only because of their size, but also because of the style and execution of the patterns. Read More
Double Daisy
September 2009 RANGER | Diann and Sylvester Walleck
While taking a break during a family graduation road trip, we “rested” by walking the rounds of a mid-size mall. What we found were the usual Carnival Glass suspects. However, since we look for different patterns, one rather non-descript enameled tumbler among a shelf of tumblers caught our eye as being unknown to us. Read More
Aqua Opal Fruits & Flowers Bowl and Purple Night Stars Nappy: Sometimes you get Lucky!
January 2010 RANGER | Emmett Morgan
I am sure most of us have examples of the Northwood Fruits & Flowers pattern. They are available in plates, bowls of various sizes and bonbons. The 7 ½” aqua opal bowl pictured was purchased off ebay this year from a dealer in Australia. The name of the dealer was Morgan Antiques. I though it unique and coincidental that the bowl traded hands between two Morgans. Read More
Identifying the Simple Grape Patterns
January 2010 RANGER | Walt Robinson
There is occasionally some confusion regarding the simple grape patterns: Fenton Vintage, Dugan Vintage Variant, and Millersburg Grape. You can refer to many sources and not end up with a clear method of distinguishing between some of these pieces. I offer the following in an attempt to clarify this situation. Read More
What is Beauty but an Illusion?
May 2010 RANGER | Diann and Sylvester Walleck
Do you recall the Norman Rockwell illustration of the pig-tailed, freckled faced, disheveled little girl with a black-eye sitting in front of the principal’s office with a very pleased look on her face? Most respond when viewing this image with “aw, isn’t she cute?” when she obviously is a mess! Why do we sometimes choose to appreciate that which lacks aesthetic appeal? Read More
Finally in Brenham!
May 2010 RANGER | Dorothy Morgan
Well I finally have my Lustre Rose round footed fruit bowl sitting where I can see the brilliant iridescence everyday. I have wanted this spectacular piece of carnival glass when I first saw it in 1996 or 1997 at the home of Preston Wells. Preston had found this fruit bowl in the Broadway Antique Mall in San Antonio. I just lusted over this bowl and begged Preston to sell it to me. Read More
Aztec Heart Shape Nappy
October 2010 RANGER | Jerry and Carol Curtis
We recently ran across this lovely little dish at a local antique shop. It is a production of the McKee Glass Company and bears that company’s “Pres Cut” mark in the center of the interior of the heart. This particular pattern is known in some Carnival pieces but it is rarely found and has not been previously reported in this particular shape. Read More
