Item Description:
Rarity of Item: Rare - Complete set with box is difficult to find. This is a collector's set
Year Manufactured: 1940's
Brand: Libbey
Line: Americana
Pattern: Southern Hospitality
Color: Clear with Pink Green White Design
Type: Lemonade, Water, or Iced Tea Glasses
Condition: Excellent - No chips or cracks. Box has some wear to it including water stains
Measurements (Inches):
- Height: 5.25"
- Diameter: 2.75"
Additional Information or Item Background/History:
This is a vintage 1940's Libbey Hostess Set from the Americana line called "Southern Hospitality" with its original box. This particular glass was one of the earliest shapes of the Hostess Set collections distributed over the years.
From the1947 article explained by Virginia Scott in the 1970's. The article was then posted by the National Depression Glass Association in 2008:
In 1942, Libbey began packing drinkware in attractive gift boxes labeled "Hostess Sets". These sets began to appear in popular magazines in late 1945. One of the earliest Hostess Set shapes (Americana) was advertised in a 1947 article stating the glasses were "designed by one of today's foremost designers" and the line "interprets early Americana Folklore".
This is a beautiful set of glass drinkware for the Libbey collector.
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- Confirmation of Delivery: Due to the total cost of this item ($200+), a signature confirmation is required upon delivery. If the buyer or individual is unavailable during the post office's attempt to deliver, the post office will typically leave a notice at the buyer's address stating the package is holding at the buyer's post office location.
- Additional Insurance: Although USPS Priority Mail provides insurance up to certain amounts for packages, the provided insurance amount is less than the value of this item. Therefore, this item will have additional insurance purchased. Documentation of how this item is packaged will be taken to assist with any potential insurance claims due to damage, loss, etc.
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