Swanky Swigs

"Posy" (1941)

Swanky swigs sitting on a little shelf in my kitchen.

Originally used as a promotional-ware

to package Kraft foods (cheese spreads, mustard, etc...) in the 30's, 40's and 50's,

these whimsical little 3.5 inch juice glasses never lost their popularity

and are still really fun to collect and use. 

They were made by the Hazel Atlas Glass Co, in partnership with Kraft,

and they came in a large variety of designs and colors.

 I love the flower and cute little animal designs in particular.

Top shelf: "Posy" pattern (1941) in Violet, Jonquil, Cornflower  and Tulip,

Middle shelf:  "Kiddie Kups" pattern (1956) in orange (dog/rooster), blue (pig/bear),
brown (squirrel/deer) and green (cat/rabbit)

Bottom shelf: "Cornflower" pattern (1947) in dark and light blue

The tiny yellow birdie glass on the far right isn't a swanky swig, it's a shot glass.
 I'm not a drinker, so here at my house it's a juice glass for little people.
(My Grandmother had one like it and I remember sipping orange juice from it.)

"Kiddie Kups" (1956)

Any swanky swig collectors out there?  

I'd love to learn more about these from you.  

Joining Vintage Thingie Thursday at The Colorado Lady.