These Pin Up glasses were one of the first vintage items I ever bought. I found them at a yard sale for 5 bucks over 20 years ago. Back then I used to actually drink out of them. When you put an icy beverage in the glass the artist palette "disappears" revealing a peek-a-boo scene.
The water slide decals have become extremely brittle and I have ceased using them as drinking glasses for quite some time, hoping to keep them intact. I display them in a cabinet in the living room now. During our last move, 7 years ago, one of the gals got broken.
I have been holding on to the pieces, knowing I should toss them, but couldn't bring myself to it. I decided to get all the gals together for a little photo shot one last time. I scotch taped the glass somewhat together in the top photo. I am now thinking that doesn't look so bad! I had plans of making myself toss her out after I got the photo but maybe there is some kick still left in her!
Here is the rest of the gang for their close ups:
While searching on the nets I happen to find the original order form from my very set of glasses!
"Magical Artist Model Glasses"
"Magical Artist Model Glasses"
2 comments:
Those are cute! I want to say my Grandfather had a similar glass, but it may have been something else. I just remember it was "naughty"! He had a hula dancer, too. lol!
The glass doesn't look bad taped. I didn't even notice when I first saw the picture. Since you have them on display anyway, I think I'd keep all the gals together :)
The cabinet I have them in kinda dark too, so that helps with a bit more camouflage!
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