Three water glasses with fish

Three water glasses with fish

Three water glasses with fish

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Side 1
5 Plastic Water Glasses 1960s?  282
6 ¼ x 3″
-fishes
-made in Taiwan
-pressed into 3-part mold
-fish all smiling, all going one way, except two
-how the disk bottom is inserted is mysterious.
Perhaps the plastic was still hot?
-The background texture makes the fish stand out and swim
-The bubbles add to the cheerfulness
-The yellow color may be a political reference as it is imperial?

Side 2
-The use of plastic to bend and twist light in so many ways appears like water the fish swim in. The fact the vessel holds water only adds to the charm
-I like the typography of the writing on the bottom, which is a different yellow, something which adds to the dignity
-altogether well crafted, thought through
-There’s even a real bubble in the plastic
-extraordinary attention to detail. 

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Card Back

Side 1
5 Plastic Water Glasses 1960s?  282
6 ¼ x 3″
-fishes
-made in Taiwan
-pressed into 3-part mold
-fish all smiling, all going one way, except two
-how the disk bottom is inserted is mysterious.
Perhaps the plastic was still hot?
-The background texture makes the fish stand out and swim
-The bubbles add to the cheerfulness
-The yellow color may be a political reference as it is imperial?

Side 2
-The use of plastic to bend and twist light in so many ways appears like water the fish swim in. The fact the vessel holds water only adds to the charm
-I like the typography of the writing on the bottom, which is a different yellow, something which adds to the dignity
-altogether well crafted, thought through
-There’s even a real bubble in the plastic
-extraordinary attention to detail. 

Other Objects From the Collection

  • Decorative spatula
  • Toll ware small tray
  • Whimsical Parrot Bottle Opener
  • Pressed glass pitcher
  • Apron
  • Sash
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