Historical information

Glass ware for domestic use as crockery was popular in Australia in the 1960s. In our local area, the Warrnambool district, glass cups such as this one were provided at supper time at local dances for the dancers to have a cup of tea. The over heating of the handle was a draw back to the use of glass cups and so they went out of fashion.

Significance

This item has social significance.

Physical description

This is a moulded glass cup with vertical ridges on the body and a curved handle.