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Arizona 179 1927 (Arizona) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz

Arizona 179 1927 (Arizona) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz

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Arizona 179 1927 (Arizona) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz

This design takes the look of an old highway marker and turns it into a small, cheeky piece of desert nostalgia.

Visual Elements & Composition

The artwork is flat vector and set in just two colours, white and black, with white taking roughly 55% of the field. A bold black shield sits at the centre, and its outline does the work of a road sign's crest. Inside it, the Arizona state silhouette dominates the composition, its jagged border instantly recognisable. Around it, the numerals 179 and the words STATE and ROUTE are set in clean, structured type. A simple arrowhead and rectangular framing keep the layout orderly and direct, with nothing decorative beyond what a highway sign would carry.

Meaning & Symbolism

Route markers like this one were how travellers found their way across a young state network of roads. The year 1927 points to the period when Arizona began numbering its highways, turning scattered dirt tracks into a system people could navigate by number. The state outline ties that route to a specific place, so the sign reads as a claim to home ground as much as a direction. The shield shape, the stark contrast and the plain lettering are all borrowed from mid-century road signage, which is why the piece feels both vintage and quietly confident.

Why It Suits This Shot Glass

A shot glass is small, held close and raised at the end of a long night, so the sign has to be read at arm's length rather than from a roadside. Here the shield and state silhouette sit squarely in the glass's field of view, and the route number becomes a little toast to wherever you have been. Pour a measure, read the sign, and let the desert road do the rest.

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Compact, heavy-based shot glasses made from clear, restaurant-grade glass. One standard size (1.5 oz / ≈44.3 ml) — sturdy, stack-friendly, and built to handle frequent service without fuss.

These shot glasses feel solid in the hand thanks to a thick, weighty base that keeps them steady on busy bar tops. The walls are even and clear, giving a nice, unobstructed view of the pour; the rim is smoothed for comfortable sipping.

They’re engineered for regular use: consistent dimensions, dependable weight, and a simple silhouette that suits both casual venues and more formal tasting counters. Designed to perform rather than show off.

  • Material: 100% clear glass for pure clarity and clean presentation.
  • Capacity: 1.5 oz (≈44.3 ml) — standard shot measure.
  • Base: heavy solid glass base that reduces tipping and improves balance.
  • Construction: restaurant-grade durability for frequent handling and washing.
  • Print-ready: suitable for single-sided print applications that withstand typical use.

Perfect for quick pours, samplers, and neat shots. Their compact footprint makes them easy to place on trays and tasting lines, while the heavier base keeps things steady during service.

  1. Bar service: quick, consistent pours — less wobble when carrying a tray of shots.
  2. Tastings: uniform size is handy for sampling flights or spirit tastings.
  3. Events: robust enough for pop-ups, festivals, and busy bartending shifts.

Storage tip: store upright and avoid tight stacking to protect rims and preserve clarity.

Dishwasher-safe for everyday cleaning — place on the top rack and use a normal household cycle. Repeated exposure to very high commercial temperatures can shorten glass life, so choose gentler programs where practical.

When you want to extend clarity and finish: hand-wash with warm water, a mild detergent, and a soft cloth; dry right away to avoid water spots. Handle by the body (not the rim) to reduce accidental chipping.

One size only: 1.5 oz (≈44.3 ml). Use the dimensions below for shelving, packaging, or tray planning.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

1.5 oz
Height (in) 2.40
Top diameter (in) 1.40

Note: dimensions are nominal; small manufacturing tolerances may apply. Allow a margin if precise stacking or packaging is required.