I painted this coffee cup recently, in remembrance of a collection of these cups that my grandma had. I think she got them as "gas station giveaways". Gas stations used to give dishware away to their customers as a promotional item. They gave away depression glass, carnival glass, jadeite, and melamine-type dishware. Boy, have things changed!!!
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RoseAnn,
ReplyDeleteI got a set of steak knives! That would be a very risky gift now!
I love this cup. I used to live near Syracuse China's misfire dump. A bunch of us would hike over an pick through all the china rejects and end up with a bunch of china to play with. This was my favorite pattern. :D
Just &hearts the glow!
Wow the only thing I remember gas stations gave away were coloring books - put a tiger in your tank - Esso? Ok I'm dating myself lol I always loved this piece!
ReplyDeleteRoseAnn,
ReplyDeleteI love coffe cups, probably because I love coffe! And this one is so nice.
....yep, I remembered such give aways...glasses, place settings! That dates me!
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