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Green glass

Scope note

Term used in the glass trade for inexpensive glass commonly of greenish or brownish color, caused by the presence of impurities, notably iron, and often used to make bottles or windows.

This term has 54 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Material

Getty AAT term number

3000210980

Created

13yrs ago

Connected records

Vessel

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Uncertain)

Wine bottle

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown (Uncertain)

Tumbler (drinking glass)

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown (Possibly)

Wine glass

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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