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Gift of NY Coffee Cup, 2024.72.0a-b, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection, No K…
Coffee To-Go Cup
Gift of NY Coffee Cup, 2024.72.0a-b, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection, No Known Copyright

Coffee To-Go Cup

RetailerSold by NY Coffee Cup American
MakerMade by Solo Cup Company American, founded 1936
Date2024
Medium(a) paper, printed ink (b) plastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x diameter): 3 3/4 × 3 3/8in. (9.5 × 8.6cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of NY Coffee Cup
DescriptionA 10-ounce (a) to-go paper cup for coffee or other hot beverages with (b) plastic lid sold by NY Coffee and made by the Solo Cup Company.

(a) The cup has a motif of blue-and-white colors from the flag of Greece. The text, "WE ARE HAPPY / TO SERVE YOU," is printed in Greek-style letters, adorned with a trio of steaming, mustard-yellow cups, flanked by ancient “Anthora” urns, and framed with a Greek Key pattern.

(b) The plastic lid is white and features a lift back and lock tab.
Object number2024.72.0a-b
Inscribed(a) Printed in white on cup seam: "The Anthora design is a registered trademark / of the Solo Cup Operating Corporation."

(a) Printed in blue on inside rim of base: "SPECIAL DESIGN HOT CUP / SOLO CUP COMPANY / NO. 370AN-40216 1030565 10oz (295ml)

(a) Printed in black on base: "02116032340731"

(b) Embossed on top of lid: "ATTENTION CHAUD! / CAUTION HOT! / PRECAUCION CALIENTE! / SOLO / LB310"
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