Halloween Party Cups, 1925-1930

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Artifact Overview

By the mid-20th century, disposable paper party goods decorated with seasonal images added a convenient, and inexpensive, touch to holiday celebrations--while making cleanup easier.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Paper cups

Date Made

1925-1930

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2019.111.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Orange (Color)
White (Color)
Black (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Green

Dimensions

Height: 6.063 in
Width: 3.375 in
Length: 2.875 in

Inscriptions

on front of cups: HALLOWEEN on back of cups: Handi- / Handle on bottom of cups: 6 / HOT DRINK CUPS / WITH HANDLES / BEACH / PRODUCTS / KALAMAZOO, MICH. / You can buy Handi-Set Cups, / Plates, Luncheon Sets, Tablecloths, / Napkins and Cocktail Napkins to Match. around bottom edge of cups: BEACH PRODUCTS INC., KALAMAZOO, MICH. U.S. PATENT NO 2,060,781 - OTHER PATENTS PENDING / 9 OZ. HANDI-HANDLE CUP. T.M. REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. APPROVED PENNA. 28. MINN. 28. N.Y.C. SPECIAL28. STOCK NO. H-71-HC-G