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Lustrousstone:
I have just read here that Split diamond was made by Davi[d]son (sic), scroll down. David Doty says unknown manufacturer. Anyone any thoughts? Did Davidson make carnival as a rose bowl in Hobstar reversed is also attributed to Davi[d]son. I'm posting without researching as I now have work to do and will forget otherwise ::)

Glen:
I believe that this is down to Bill Edwards (Carnival Encyclopedia) who many years ago, "invented" a firm called Davison. It was a case of Chinese whispers (he got a letter from someone who mentioned Davidson and he then mispelled it, and so on and so on).

To cut a very, very long story short - there is no evidence that Davidson (or Davison) made Carnival Glass.

There's a mountain of absolute rubbish in books and websites about Carnival. Much of it possibly partially accounts for my blood pressure problems. I couldn't even begin to start correcting the mistakes in some of the books, there are so many. One thing that especially irks me is when I have done lots of research and I then see the conclusion/result of all my work credited to someone else!

Sue C:
 :o That's disgraceful Glen, how do you combat this?

Glen:
Sue, it's almost impossible to combat it. Carnival Glass is so widely written about. It does get me very upset at times. There was one instance when we did actually manage to get a published retraction/correction that went into a printed slip that was issued in one new book edition (I can't name names). But other than that I can only hope that the truth will ultimately win.

Lustrousstone:
I've done my bit of work - I hadn't realised it was so teeny - so that's saved me a wild goose chase, even if it is a quiet time at work. I must admit I had my doubts. Thank you Glen  :hug: We really appreciate you, and hope we don't raise your blood pressure too often. I have two carnival items I may need your help on, more looking to do yet though.

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