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• Victorian
 
 
Definition: a glassware design featuring an all-over pattern of raised dots

Pronunciation: hob-nail • (noun)

Also Known As: a short large-headed nail used for studding shoe soles

Examples: Dolores felt the texture of the hobnail pattern as she ran her hand across the vase.

Related Resources:

Collect a Crop of Cranberry
View a hobnail cranberry glass pitcher from the late-Victorian period.

Fenton's Fancy Frills
Learn more about Fenton Art Glass Company, known for creating some lovely hobnail glassware.

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