Newsletter 175

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Another 40 pages packed with articles, research, and stories from members who have made a fantastic contribution as well as a lot of carnival glass fun.

This issue has a summery feel including:

• 'Everything is Coming Up Roses' in an intriguing 'pattern matching' article which reveals some rare carnival glass delights

• Scintillating Marigolds in Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary's Garden

• The Oceanographer is back at the beach for this August Issue

• Spectacular Plates abound, including the history of some outstanding examples, specifically designed as decorative pictures for the wall

• Recently discovered information gives insight into how Fenton shipped carnival glass into the UK in 1913 with some fantastic period photographs

• Look out for 'Lockdown Auction Delights' and a great antique shop find that had been hiding in plain sight

• There's a unique Trophy Cup as 'Carnival Goes on Bat Patrol' as well as some intriguing jewellery to be enjoyed

• News on some sensational bonbon finds, with a seasonal twist, includes the intricacies of how they were made and an insight to collecting by colour range

• Not forgetting a wistful and witty look at items which are not carnival glass 'but how I wish they were!!'