Long before genetically modified frankenfoods, Monsanto got its start in chemicals and plastics. It's a pretty logical evolution, if you ask me. In the late 1940s and early 50s, bright colored plastics were the wave of the future. Lustrex was touted as a cheaper, more resilient house ware material, and items such as dishes, toys, clocks, and even radios hit the market.
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Recognize those canisters? We snapped them up at an antique store! If anyone happens across the coffee and/or flour, buy it for me and I will love you forever. They are also available in red:
I've gathered a collection of atomic bar ware. I purchased 7 small and 7 large orange and gold glasses at an estate sale over the weekend for .25 a piece!
I spotted these black and gold starburst glasses recently, and grabbed 7 of them as well.
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Couldn't resist this atomic pitcher! The gold diamond design looks like the harlequin pattern that was so popular in the 50s.
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My favorite piece so far came from a local antique store. I was courting it for several months, and one day walked in to find it was missing from the shelf. I felt absolutely sick to my stomach that I had let someone else buy it! Then, I walked around the corner and saw it sitting in another stall. Say hello, to my turquoise and gold "chip and dip"!
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Alright, now who's coming over for a drink?
If you're ever going to part with those orange glasses perhaps let me know... I have some and could create a mega set! *mwhahahahahaha*
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