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Delaware 6 1955 (Delaware) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz

Delaware 6 1955 (Delaware) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz

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Delaware 6 1955 (Delaware) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz

This design takes the form of a Delaware state route 6 road sign, reduced to its essentials: a single white field, bold black lettering, and the number that identifies the route.

Visual Elements & Composition

White dominates the design, covering roughly ninety-five percent of the field, with black supplying the remaining contrast. The layout is a flat, rectangular sign built from simple geometry, with no ornament beyond the lettering itself. The word DELAWARE sits across the top, and the numeral 6 anchors the composition below it. Everything is set square and evenly spaced, so the eye settles on the text immediately.

Meaning & Symbolism

A road sign is a piece of civic information designed to be read at a glance from a moving car. Here that function becomes a statement of place: the state name and the route number together mark a specific piece of Delaware's road network. The 1955 date in the title places the design in the mid-century period, when standardised signage and the growth of the highway system shaped how ordinary people navigated their home region. The result is a quiet record of geography and time, rendered with the restraint of mid-century graphic design.

Why It Suits a Shot Glass

A shot glass is small, held close, and turned slowly in the hand, so the sign's clean lettering reads up close rather than from across a room. The design is compact and self-contained, which suits a vessel whose entire surface is visible at once. Put it on a shelf, a bar cart or a cabin sideboard, and the route number becomes a conversation starter for anyone who knows the road, or wants to learn it.

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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.