Vintage Pueblo Ruby Wine Glasses by Morgantown, Set of 4

Description

Offered is a 1960s set of Wine Goblets in Pueblo Ruby from quintessential American brand Morgantown Glass of West Virginia. … more Offered is a 1960s set of Wine Goblets in Pueblo Ruby from quintessential American brand Morgantown Glass of West Virginia. We hope the pictures do them justice because they really are exquisite. The color is vibrantly red, a hint of orange peeks through when held up to sunlight. The design is very minimalist yet classic, almost Scandinavian. We hope they find a home with passionate collectors of Mid 20th Century fabulousness.
Measures 2.625" diameter, 4" tall, 2.375" base diameter

History of Morgantown Glass:
A set of "The President's House" handmade lead crystal manufactured by the Morgantown Glass Company. The name of this glassware line derives from having been chosen by Jacqueline Kennedy to be the official crystal service of the White House. Mrs. Kennedy's choice was the first time that American-made glassware had been the official service of the White House.

"In 1961 the Morgantown Glass Company gained national recognition when First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy chose a simple Morgantown glassware pattern as the official crystal service for the White House. After receiving this recognition, Morgantown marketed this pattern as The President's House stemware.

The 1960 presidential campaign pitted John F. Kennedy against Hubert Humphrey. While the vote in West Virginia was small, its influence in the Electoral College was significant, and both candidates spent a great deal of time campaigning in the Mountain State. West Virginia's vote in the Electoral College was deemed a significant factor in Kennedy's eventual victory in the race.

After winning the election, President and Mrs. Kennedy moved into the White House on January 20, 1961. Mrs. Kennedy, as is well known now, had a strong sense of style, and undertook to update the decor of the White House. The crystal used in the White House had long been either European or influenced by European design, but the First Lady championed "Buy American." When Mrs. Kennedy saw the crystal in use at their favorite hotel, the Carlton in New York City, she asked about its origins. She learned it was made in Morgantown, West Virginia, and had an inquiry sent to Morgantown Glass about pieces available. Morgantown immediately sent samples of its crystal pattern to Pennsylvania Avenue. The service met Mrs. Kennedy's approval and she personally chose this glassware line as the "Official Crystal Service" of the White House. An order was placed for fifty dozen of each item: white wine glasses, water goblets, red wine glasses, toasting or champagne glasses and finger bowls. less