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  • Square black and white road sign reading MINNESOTA above a divider with route number 86 below, flat vector style.
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MN-86 1948 (Minnesota) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz

MN-86 1948 (Minnesota) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz

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MN-86 1948 (Minnesota) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz

This shot glass carries a flat, high-contrast road sign that reads MINNESOTA over the route number 86, rendered in black on a white field.

Visual Elements & Composition

The design is built from two colours only, solid black and clean white, with black dominating roughly a quarter of the surface. A rounded-corner square badge holds the route number, while a horizontal divider separates the state name from the numeral. The lettering is bold and evenly spaced, so the sign reads clearly from across a table. The overall look is flat vector: no shading, no texture, just crisp shapes and type.

Meaning & Symbolism

Route signs are among the most recognisable pieces of everyday design, and this one leans into that familiarity. The number 86 marks a state highway, and pairing it with the name Minnesota turns a piece of roadside wayfinding into a regional emblem. The 1948 date in the title anchors the piece to a specific moment in the mid-century history of American road travel, when numbered routes were standardising across the country and the signs were becoming a common sight on the way to somewhere new.

Held in the Hand

A shot glass is small and is lifted close to the face, so the sign sits at arm's length and is read in a quick glance before the glass is tipped back. The round body wraps the design evenly, which keeps the badge and lettering whole from every angle. It is a compact way to carry a piece of Minnesota road history into a home bar, a cabin shelf or a travel collection.

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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.