Milk glass
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Milk glass is a white, opaque variety of glass. First made in Venice in the 16th century, its color is achieved through the addition of tin oxide.
Milk glass was highly popular during the fin de siecle, made into decorative dinner-ware, lamps, vases, and costume jewelry. Quality varies; those made for the wealthy of the Gilded Age are known for their delicacy and beauty in color and design, while the "Depression glass" created during the 1930's and 40's are less so.
Milk glass has a considerable following of collectors. Animal-shaped covered dishes are popular.
Milk glass continues to be produced today (again, quality varies); many examples can be found on eBay.
