Carnival glass lore to be discussed Feb. 12 at Glidden Homestead

DeKALB – The J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center’s next Soup-er Sunday program will feature a presentation on the history of carnival glass by collector Kenda Jeske.

The homestead, 921 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, will host the program at noon Sunday, Feb. 12, according to a news release.

Admission to the program is free for homestead members and $5 for nonmembers.

Jeske will show how carnival glass pioneers could have come up with their shapes and patterns. She also will share slides from the World’s Fair in St. Louis and have examples of carnival glass.

Jeske, along with her husband Bill, have been presenting on carnival glass throughout the country for over a decade. They also contribute to the glass’s online pricing and educational website.

Carnival glass, referred to as “poor man’s Tiffany” by collectors, is revered for its unique colors and style. The glass brings color and light to homes when the sun shines through the material’s iridescent sheen, and was sometimes used by households to create additional light when electricity still was new.

Carnival glass was initially mass produced at the beginning of the 20th century and reached the height of its popularity in the 1920s.

Proceeds from the program will support the homestead. Soup will be served during the program.

The Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center is a nonprofit organization working to preserve the home and barn while providing educational opportunities to the public.

The homestead is open from noon to 4 p.m. on the second and fourth Sunday of the month.

For information, call 815-756-7904, visit gliddenhomestead.org or visit the J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center’s Facebook page.

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Genoa Kingston Fire Dept Chili Supper

February 25th

From 4PM-7PM

Genoa Veterans Home 311 South Washington Street

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$10 adults

$7 children 4-12

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Water, milk and coffee provided Cash bar

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Sycamore. The class will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24. Participants should bring two printed pictures of their pet to be used as a reference. They will be marked up with pen. The class fee is $25 per person, which includes all materials.