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Texas FM 1040 (Texas) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz

Texas FM 1040 (Texas) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz

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Texas FM 1040 (Texas) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz

This shot glass reproduces the Texas Farm to Market Road 1040 sign, a South Texas marker for a rural route in Starr County near Rio Grande City.

Visual Elements & Composition

A black square forms the background, and a white silhouette of the State of Texas fills most of it. The route number 1040 is set inside the state outline, with FARM ROAD in white lettering above. The flat vector style and rounded square keep the sign simple and immediately legible, with the state shape as the anchor of the layout.

Meaning & Symbolism

The Farm to Market system links farms, ranches and small towns to larger highways and population centres. The white Texas outline signals state jurisdiction, and the FARM ROAD label marks the route's category within the state's road network. Texas adopted its current marker style around 1957, and the sign has kept that look since, so it reads as a long-standing feature of the South Texas landscape.

Made for a Shot Glass

A shot glass is small and held close, so the marker is best appreciated in the hand. The strong black field and central route number stay sharp on the curved wall of the glass, a neat fit for a sign designed to be recognised at a glance.

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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.