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Cranberry Glass Pitcher

Antique cranberry hobnail pitcher

-Pamela Wiggins
Definition: a glassware design featuring an all-over pattern of raised dots forming a bumpy texture
Pronunciation: hob-nail
Also Known As: a short large-headed nail used for studding shoe soles
Examples:
Don felt the texture of the hobnail pattern as he ran his hand across the vase.

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