In its molten state, it can be spun, blown, rolled, cast in any shape, and given any color. Because the construction, protection, and repair techniques of leaded glass units are similar, whether the glass itself is colored or clear, “stained glass” and “leaded glass” are used interchangeably throughout the text. “Leaded glass” refers generically to all glass assemblies held in place by lead, copper, or zinc cames. “Stained glass” can mean colored, painted or enameled glass, or glass tinted with true glass “stains.” In this Brief the term refers to both colored and painted glass. This door and transom suggest the richness of 19th century leaded glass.
