| The distinctive "Mary
Gregory" style decoration on glass is one of
Fenton's most popular grouping. The decorating techniques
use several different shades of white enamel paint to create
unique shading & details. |
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| "Mary Gregory" style
is a term used to describe glassware of any color or design that
has been painted with white enamel in a two-dimensional profile
style. Most of the decorations depict children at
play, but eventually various scenes were developed. |
| This style has also been called
"Poor Man's Cameo" or "Quarkmanl" (white
people). |
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| History has it that a woman by
the name of Mary Gregory worked as a decorator for the Boston
& Sandwich Glass Company between 1880 & 1884, but there
has never been any real proof that she painted in this
particular style. |
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Fenton Glass produces a limited
edition series each Spring with new & outstanding pieces for
the eager collectors. |
