Glasswork

/ˈɡlæsˌwɜrk/ noun

Definition

Objects made of glass, or the decorative and functional glass components of a structure like windows and ornaments.

Etymology

From 'glass' + 'work' (an object or product made by craftsmanship). This term has been used since medieval times to refer to finished glass products and installations.

Kelly Says

Victorian glasswork, especially stained glass, required such precise skill that artisans were among the most respected craftspeople—a master glass worker could earn as much as a doctor, which shows how valued their expertise was.

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