cathedral glass

American  

noun

1. a semitransparent sheet of rolled glass having a decorative pattern.

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Etymology

Origin of cathedral glass

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

He demands that artists use materials both as contemporary as stainless steel and as old as cathedral glass, to give the church traditional richness and warmth of color.

From Time Magazine Archive

The ceiling of the lantern in the centre of the cathedral will be supported by arch trusses, and show metallic ribs on the interior, glazed with cathedral glass.

From The American Architect and Building News, Vol. 27, Jan-Mar, 1890 by Various

The original idea of an imitation flame for the torch was restored by building this from pieces of yellow cathedral glass of three densities.

From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Luckiesh, Matthew

To say the least, we of to-day are grateful, for to this we owe the effect of cathedral glass seen in old tapestries like that of The Sacraments.

From The Tapestry Book by Candee, Helen Churchill Hungerford, Mrs.

The landing is richly carpeted; the windows and the doors of the conservatory are all of stained glass, while above hangs an old Empire lamp of beautiful design filled in with small cathedral glass.

From Notable Women Authors of the Day Biographical Sketches by Black, Helen C.