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kathyp1039

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Did department stores used to sell Murano Glass?
« on: March 15, 2012, 10:12:56 am »
I'm still tracking a bowl. Now my question is-where did you used to buy Murano glass in the 60's & 70's? Could you get it at department stores, like Kmart?
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Re: Did department stores used to sell Murano Glass?
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2012, 12:04:33 pm »
Might want to check out some Murano Glass forums where the "die-hard" Murano collectors can help. 

However, I DO NOT BELIEVE it was sold by K Mart!  I do believe it was sold by gifts stores, finer stores.  However, maybe someone else will jump in.

http://www.fossilfly.com/Forums/
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Re: Did department stores used to sell Murano Glass?
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2012, 12:10:16 pm »
Oh i'm trying there too-not getting any luck yet,lol thanks
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Re: Did department stores used to sell Murano Glass?
« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2012, 04:49:56 pm »
I think KC is correct !! Only better stores would have carried it !!
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Re: Did department stores used to sell Murano Glass?
« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2012, 04:46:50 am »
If I remember correctly it was also sold in some very fine Jewelry stores!!
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Re: Did department stores used to sell Murano Glass?
« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2012, 08:33:09 am »
I have a bowl with a Murano sticker along with a Gumps Department store price tag.
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Re: Did department stores used to sell Murano Glass?
« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2012, 09:31:40 am »
Really Rauville? Is it like a Kmart-Woolworth type-never heard of it.
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Re: Did department stores used to sell Murano Glass?
« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2012, 05:41:16 pm »
I have never heard of it either !! I used to shop at Woolworths and I know they didn`t carry it !!
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Re: Did department stores used to sell Murano Glass?
« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2012, 06:55:15 pm »
Quote from: kathyp1039 on March 16, 2012, 09:31:40 am
Really Rauville? Is it like a Kmart-Woolworth type-never heard of it.

I bought the bowl at an antique show in Springfield , MO...but I don't believe Gumps is your average dimestore. :D

http://about.gumps.com/
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Re: Did department stores used to sell Murano Glass?
« Reply #9 on: March 16, 2012, 08:07:39 pm »
Ohhhhh noooo-thats no Kmart! Hahahahaha!
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Re: Did department stores used to sell Murano Glass?
« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2012, 01:56:55 pm »
Gumps was/is a high end store!!!   Not a K Mart!  :)
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