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Colorado 126 1946 (Colorado) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz

Colorado 126 1946 (Colorado) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz

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Colorado 126 (1946) Road Sign Shot Glass - Design Description

This shot glass features the classic design of the Colorado 126 state highway marker from 1946, a vintage artifact of Colorado's road signage history. The design embodies the era's utilitarian aesthetic, a stark contrast to modern, stylized highway emblems.

Artwork and Visual Elements

The artwork replicates the shield-shaped road sign, prominently displaying "COLORADO" (or a variant abbreviation) and the route number "126." True to the original design, the look is monochrome, rendered in black and white. The font used for the digits is plain and blocky, a hallmark of the 1940s road sign style.

Meaning and Symbolism

The design represents a specific time in Colorado's transportation history. It's a nod to the simpler, pre-modern design standards of state highway signage. The shield itself symbolizes a state highway route, connecting this shot glass's design to a specific road and a bygone era of driving. The style's simplicity reflects an era of functionality and straightforward communication on the open road, making it a design of interest for road sign collectors, historians, and enthusiasts of road-geek nostalgia.

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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.