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MD Route 138 (Maryland) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz

MD Route 138 (Maryland) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz

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MD Route 138 (Maryland) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz

This shot glass carries the route shield of Maryland State Route 138, reduced to its essentials: a single white panel, a black border, and the route number standing alone in the centre.

Visual Elements & Composition

The design is almost entirely black and white, with white filling roughly four-fifths of the field. A rounded rectangle is outlined in black, and a horizontal band divides the upper portion where the word MARYLAND sits in small, evenly spaced capitals. Below that band, the numerals 138 are set large and centred, so the number is the first thing the eye reads. Nothing decorative competes with it. The layout is flat, crisp and built for legibility at a glance, the same discipline that governs real roadside markers.

Meaning & Symbolism

Route shields are a visual shorthand for navigation. The white field, black outline and standardised lettering signal official state authority and identify a single road without any need for words beyond the state name. MD 138 is a two-lane state highway in Baltimore County, in the northeast of Maryland, running through a mostly rural stretch of countryside between local communities. The design belongs to the modern American tradition of state route signage, where a simple shape and a number guide drivers through a network of roads that most people will only ever travel once or twice.

Made for the Hand and the Bar Top

A shot glass is small, held close and emptied in a single motion, so the shield lands directly in the line of sight at the moment of raising it. Its clean geometry suits the narrow, upright body of the glass, and the number remains readable from the bar or the tabletop. It makes a fitting souvenir for anyone who has driven the back roads of Maryland, or for anyone who likes their barware with a little local geography built in.

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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.