Set of Tumblers, 1957-1964
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Artifact Overview
From the late 1930s through the 1960s, glass manufacturers designed "hostess sets" for every taste and budget. Often presented as wedding or housewarming gifts, these sets became features of the popular cocktail and patio parties of the time. The decoration on the glassware, such as the white flowers and gold foliage depicted on these tumblers, reflected the personality of the hostess.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Tumbler (Drinking glass)
Date Made
1957-1964
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2012.36.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Cardboard
Color
White (Color)
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 5.125 in (tumbler)
Diameter: 2.9375 in (tumbler)
Height: 3 in (packaging)
Width: 6 in (packaging)
Length: 10.5 in (packaging)
Inscriptions
printed on box:
GAY GLASSES / HAZEL-ATLAS GLASS / DIVISION OF / CONTINENTAL CAN COMPANY / WHEELING, W. VA.
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