Collectors Facts - Indiana Glass Co. Contemporary Amethyst Carnival, Heirloom Series
During the 1970s Indiana Glass (Dunkirk, Illinois) launched their Contemporary Carnival Glass ranges in distinctive colours, patterns and shapes that are familiar to most collectors. Production continued through the 1970s and into the very early 1980s.
In 1974, Indiana introduced this range of “Iridescent Amethyst” Carnival Glass into its Heirloom Series. It had superb iridescence, and Indiana described it as their "finest achievement yet in the manufacture of Carnival Glass".
In 1974, Indiana introduced this range of “Iridescent Amethyst” Carnival Glass into its Heirloom Series. It had superb iridescence, and Indiana described it as their "finest achievement yet in the manufacture of Carnival Glass".
Indiana Glass catalogue from c.1974, showing the range of "Iridescent Amethyst" Contemporary Carnival in their Heirloom pattern.
The vase (#2374) and handled basket (#2376) shown in the catalogue page above were originally Duncan & Miller #63, which are the
only items in the Heirloom Series that feature a shell pattern in the middle of the hobstar. Thanks to Lois Kenkel for advising us of this fact.
The vase (#2374) and handled basket (#2376) shown in the catalogue page above were originally Duncan & Miller #63, which are the
only items in the Heirloom Series that feature a shell pattern in the middle of the hobstar. Thanks to Lois Kenkel for advising us of this fact.
Heirloom - Contemporary Carnival Glass made by Indiana Glass Co.
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Shapes:
Various - see above
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Colours:
Red, red/amberina, amethyst and black (rare)
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Heirloom is an old Indiana Glass near-cut geometric pattern from the 1900s, but it was was not used for Carnival production until the 1970s.
In the early 1900s, it was made in a range of non-iridised tableware shapes. It was known simply as the “123 Pattern”, and it has also been named “Panelled Daisy and Finecut” by Pattern Glass collectors.
Heirloom was re-introduced with great flourish by Indiana in the 1970s thus:
“The exclusive new hand made Heirloom Series by Indiana makes its market debut in stunning Sunset Carnival Glass alive with an unequalled iridescent brilliance and vitality of colour. The authentic near cut patterns are re-issues of the ones that are treasured heirlooms today. Each piece, carrying an Heirloom Series sticker, will be packed in a distinctive full colour package for impulse sales.”
In the early 1900s, it was made in a range of non-iridised tableware shapes. It was known simply as the “123 Pattern”, and it has also been named “Panelled Daisy and Finecut” by Pattern Glass collectors.
Heirloom was re-introduced with great flourish by Indiana in the 1970s thus:
“The exclusive new hand made Heirloom Series by Indiana makes its market debut in stunning Sunset Carnival Glass alive with an unequalled iridescent brilliance and vitality of colour. The authentic near cut patterns are re-issues of the ones that are treasured heirlooms today. Each piece, carrying an Heirloom Series sticker, will be packed in a distinctive full colour package for impulse sales.”
Indiana's Iridescent Amethyst Carnival (shown here) followed on from their first launch of Contemporary Carnival - “Iridescent Blue” in 1971, followed by “Iridescent Gold”. These colours were followed by “Iridescent Sunset” (red to amberina), and “(Iridescent) Lime”. Purple and rare black were also used by Indiana, and the Heirloom series includes items in these colours.
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Interested in Indiana's Carnival Glass
We have lots more information about Indiana Revival Carnival patterns and colours here on our website, including several some fascinating – and unusual catalogue images. They are all linked from the foot of our Indiana Glass Homepage - click on the image below.
We have lots more information about Indiana Revival Carnival patterns and colours here on our website, including several some fascinating – and unusual catalogue images. They are all linked from the foot of our Indiana Glass Homepage - click on the image below.
