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- Tumbler, circa 1955 - 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. Tumblers embellished with stylized "boomerangs" -- a symbol of the 1950s modern aesthetic -- showed guests the up-to-date style of the mid-20th century hostess.
- circa 1955
- Collections - Artifact
Tumbler, circa 1955
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. Tumblers embellished with stylized "boomerangs" -- a symbol of the 1950s modern aesthetic -- showed guests the up-to-date style of the mid-20th century hostess.
- Serving Bowl, 1934-1952 - During the 1930s, some American glass manufacturers produced inexpensive, pressed glass serving ware. The glassware, which came in a variety of colors and scores of distinct patterns, could be bought at many lower-end retailers as well as through catalogue merchants. Movie theaters and other businesses also gave it away -- intending to lure the cash-strapped Depression-era public inside.
- 1934-1952
- Collections - Artifact
Serving Bowl, 1934-1952
During the 1930s, some American glass manufacturers produced inexpensive, pressed glass serving ware. The glassware, which came in a variety of colors and scores of distinct patterns, could be bought at many lower-end retailers as well as through catalogue merchants. Movie theaters and other businesses also gave it away -- intending to lure the cash-strapped Depression-era public inside.
- Set of Tumblers, 1957-1964 - 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.
- 1957-1964
- Collections - Artifact
Set of Tumblers, 1957-1964
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.
- Shot Glass, "Say When!" circa 1950 -
- circa 1950
- Collections - Artifact
Shot Glass, "Say When!" circa 1950
- Tumblers, circa 1955 - 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. Tumblers embellished with stylized "boomerangs" -- a symbol of the 1950s modern aesthetic -- showed guests the up-to-date style of the mid-20th century hostess.
- circa 1955
- Collections - Artifact
Tumblers, circa 1955
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. Tumblers embellished with stylized "boomerangs" -- a symbol of the 1950s modern aesthetic -- showed guests the up-to-date style of the mid-20th century hostess.
- Set of Tumblers, 1957-1964 - 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.
- 1957-1964
- Collections - Artifact
Set of Tumblers, 1957-1964
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.
- Little Hostess Party Set, 1950-1955 -
- 1950-1955
- Collections - Artifact
Little Hostess Party Set, 1950-1955
- Tumbler, circa 1955 - 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. Tumblers embellished with stylized "boomerangs" -- a symbol of the 1950s modern aesthetic -- showed guests the up-to-date style of the mid-20th century hostess.
- circa 1955
- Collections - Artifact
Tumbler, circa 1955
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. Tumblers embellished with stylized "boomerangs" -- a symbol of the 1950s modern aesthetic -- showed guests the up-to-date style of the mid-20th century hostess.
- Tumbler and Ice Bucket Set, 1935-1960 -
- 1935-1960
- Collections - Artifact
Tumbler and Ice Bucket Set, 1935-1960
- Shot Glass, "Say When You-All!" circa 1950 -
- circa 1950
- Collections - Artifact
Shot Glass, "Say When You-All!" circa 1950