Tumblers, circa 1960
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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. Whimsical decoration on the glassware, such as the colorful carousel figures depicted on these tumblers, reflected the personality of the hostess.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Tumbler (Drinking glass)
Date Made
circa 1960
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
2015.77.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Wilma L. Head.
Material
Glass (Material)
Color
White (Color)
Black (Color)
Orange (Color)
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 7 in
Diameter: 2.5 in
Weight: 6.4 oz (each)
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