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Amber pressed glass tumbler with 'Jack and Jill' nursery rhyme motif by Tiara Indiana Glass

Amber pressed glass tumbler with 'Jack and Jill' nursery rhyme motif by Tiara Indiana Glass

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History

This tumbler is part of the Tiara Indiana Glass Company's popular Nursery Rhyme series, produced primarily in the 1970s and 1980s. The collection featured classic Mother Goose characters and rhymes embossed into amber-colored pressed glass dinnerware and drinkware, designed specifically for children's use. Indiana Glass Company, founded in 1907 in Dunkirk, Indiana, became known for producing affordable, decorative glassware for American households throughout the 20th century. Nursery rhyme glassware appeals strongly to collectors of vintage children's items, Americana enthusiasts, and Indiana Glass collectors who appreciate mid-century pressed glass designs. These pieces evoke nostalgia for many who grew up using similar dishware, and complete sets in good condition are particularly sought after. The amber color and whimsical designs make them popular decorative pieces as well as functional collectibles, with dedicated collector communities actively seeking to complete their sets.

Origin

Dunkirk, Indiana, United States

Maker

Tiara Indiana Glass Company

Time period

circa 1970–1985