Vintage Indiana Glass for Tiara Nursery Rhyme Plates (4) and Mugs (4)

Tiara was created in 1970 and marketed by Tiara Exclusives of Dunkirk, Indiana through home parties (think Tupperware) through 1998. Indiana Glass made a rather large volume of the glassware sold by Tiara, although both Fenton Art Glass and L.E. Smith also contributed. Most Tiara was not marked by anything other than their paper labels. However, some Indiana Glass was marked with "Tiara" in the mold. One example of this would be the Mother Goose Nursery Rhyme Child's Bowl, which bears the signature "Tiara by R.S." Officially created in 1907, The Indiana Glass Company, although purchased and merged throughout the years, kept its name, its reputation, and held strong until 2002, when the Dunkirk, Indiana factory closed its doors, marking the end of what most considered to be the true (the original factory) Indiana Glass Company. Indiana Glass continued production in Oklahoma until 2008, when the company would close its doors for good. The Mother Goose Nursery Rhyme plates and mugs were manufactured during the 70s. They brought a unique perspective to children's dishes. The amber colored glass introduced a distinctive approach to Mother Goose. The plates include The Three Bears, Little Bo Peep, Hey Diddle Diddle, and the Three Little Pigs. The mugs have Humpty Dumpty on one side, and Tom Tom the Piper's Son on the other. Very good vintage condition, making an excellent addition to any glass collection. Measurements: Approx. Plates 6.5" Mugs 3.5" tall, 4" wide 3" deep