1962 Seattle World’s Fair Tumblers
As might be expected, the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair was the epitome of “modern,” and these Tom Collins glasses are definitely imbued with the sensibility that we now think of as American Mid-Century Modern. They are 6 ¾” high and 2 ¾” in diameter.
Not surprisingly there were many other glass souvenir items made for the Fair. Unfortunately, we don’t have documentation for any of them, but our set most likely is from one of the big decorating companies who specialized in souvenir ware: Gay Fad, Washington Company, or Hazel-Atlas are three possibilities.
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