Featured is a wonderful Carnival Glass EAPG Shaving Mug in the Robin Bird pattern.
- EAPG stands for Early American Pattern Glass which dates from 1850 until 1914.
- EAPG is clear or colored pressed glass, early carnival glass is pressed glass that has a sprayed on iridescent coating.
- Shaving mugs have a long history throughout the world, even in the United States.
- From the late 19th century through the early 20th century, almost every man owned a shaving mug at home, or had one at his local barbershop.
- Both men and women owned their own shaving mug.
- Shaving mugs were made from glass, porcelain, and silver.
- Today, antique, and vintage shaving mugs have become highly collectible, depending upon the age, condition, rarity, and style of shaving mug.
- There are two organizations dedicated to learning the history and preserving shaving mugs: The National Organization for Barber Shop Memorabilia and The National Shaving Mug Collectors Association.
- This beautiful shaving mug is enhanced by its beautiful color and lovely highlights.
