[Whisky Glass] Oilwell USS, Clear Glass, Orange Black

Angled View of Glass

Angled View of Glass

Name/Title

[Whisky Glass] Oilwell USS, Clear Glass, Orange Black

Entry/Object ID

2022.4.9

Tags

Drinkware, Glass, USS Oilwell, Orange, Black

Description

A rocks/old-fashioned drinking glass, branded to USS Oilwell. USS Oilwell was a manufacturing and distribution company of oil field products. They merged with National Supply in 1987 to become National Oilwell. Records suggest that the set of glass that this is part of was used in the company offices by visitors. This glass is an angled rocks/old-fashioned drinking glass made from clear glass, with a printed design on one side. The heavy bottom is narrow, with the sides angling outward in a smooth curve, with a slight rounded lip at the top. The printed design consists of a stylized splash of orange, over which is the black script text "Oilwell", below is a smaller ring inside which is the stylized text "USS". The glasses likely date from the mid-1950s to the 1960s, based on the maker's mark ("L" within a circle, which began use in 1955) and dating of similar glasses.

Collection

Eleanor Magnan Collection

Cataloged By

Chloe Anna

Category

Drinkware
Branded and Promotional Material

Acquisition

Accession

2022.4

Source or Donor

Eleanor Magnan

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Height

85 mm

Diameter

84 mm

Created By

chloeanoe@gmail.com

Create Date

July 30, 2025

Updated By

chloeanoe@gmail.com

Update Date

July 30, 2025