Soda Fountain Cup and Holder, 1925-1950
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Artifact Overview
A soda fountain establishment served drinks in disposable paper cups placed in glass or silver-plated cup holders. The paper cup was disposed of after use. This provided a sanitary option to any carelessly washed glasses.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Cup Holder
Date Made
1925-1950
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Cup manufactured by Sweetheart Cup Company in the United States; cup holder made by an unknown maker.
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
83.21.501
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Metal
Plate (Material)
Color
Silver (Color)
White (Color)
Blue
Green
Dimensions
Height: 4.75 in (OF CUP HOLDER)
Diameter: 3.25 in (OF CUP HOLDER, AT TOP)
Circumference: 11.25 in (OF CUP HOLDER, AT BASE)
Height: 5.75 in (OF CUP)
Circumference: 12 in (OF CUP, AT WIDEST)
Inscriptions
On inner handle of cup holder: PAT. APPLD. FOR
Printed on tip of paper cup: MADE IN U.S.A. / SWEETHEART / C212-21700
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