Goofus glass is basically presse glass which was cold (un-fired) paint decorated in the early 20th century in America by several prominent glass factories. It was made in considerable quantities and sold originally for very little. It was given as premiums for buying things, awarded as prizes at Fairs, and actually was the first "carnival glass" preceding the iridized product we refer to as carnival glass today. Articles included but weren't limited to plates, bowls, vases, oil lamps, dresser sets, salt and pepper shakers and candle holders. The most common colors used were gold, red, and green with gold usually being the predominant color. Indiana Glass Compamy in Dunkirk, Indiana was possibly the most prolific producer of this inexpensive decorated ware. It was not known by that name initially, but gained the name possibly because the painted decoration wasn't very durable and people felt perhaps that it was "goofy" or that someone had tried to "goof - us".