In modern technologically advanced times, a large number of all kinds of auxiliary equipment was invented to help housewives, both for cleaning and cooking. But, as practice has shown, many housewives can not do in the kitchen without the usual classic faceted glass.
Appearance story
There are two versions of the appearance of a faceted glass in history.
According to the first authorship belongs to the great sculptor Vera Ignatievna Mukhina, the author of the famous monumental sculpture "Worker and Collective Farm Girl". She developed it specifically for the dishwasher of that time, since a glass of the usual form could not be fixed in it, fell and broke.
According to the second version, a faceted glass appeared in the distant days of the reign of Peter I. It was made by glassmaker of that time Efim Smolin, for the convenience of sailors in the navy. During the pitching, faceted glasses rolled off the tables less than round ones, and almost did not break after the fall.
"Birthday" glasses
Whatever it was and to whom attribution was attributed, the official birthday of the faceted glass was September 11, 1943. According to historical data, it was on this day that the first Soviet faceted glass was produced.
For the first time, it was officially smelted in the oldest city of Russia, Gus-Khrustalny, its height was 9 cm, its diameter was 6.5 cm, it had 17 faces, and the faceted glass volume was 200 ml. It is he who has since been considered classic.
Then, when the production was put on stream, they were produced with 16, 17 and even 20 faces, and the volume of a faceted glass in ml could be from 150 to 280.
Application area
In addition to the standard application, the faceted glass received many more additional functions. With his help:
- They made dumplings, dumplings. Its diameter, like nothing else, was ideally suited for cutting dough under them. Some still use it, despite the availability of all kinds of devices for this.
- Conscious for three. The faceted glass volume, filled to the rim, allowed to pour a half-liter bottle of alcohol for three. That is why he became the standard of drunkenness in the former USSR.
- Bred seedlings. Fans of beds grew various seeds in faceted glasses, for some reason, believing that seedlings in it grow better than in other containers.
- Removed excess moisture between the window frames. Until now, some grandmothers have put a half glass of salt between the wooden frames to absorb frost and vapor.
- Meryl products. In almost any recipe, there is such a measure as a glass. And it doesn’t matter at all how much the product is in the faceted glass, it was and remains the same standard measure in recipes.
- Selling soda. In the old days, when machines were still standing on the streets with draft mineral water and soda, such glasses were installed in them. And they stood there for a reason, thanks to the uneven faceted surface of the glass, having fallen from a meter height, they did not hit the asphalt, which was very practical and economical.
- Tea was served. At points of public catering and train cars they made tea of them. Even in modern equipped trains, tea is still served in faceted glasses, beautifully inserted into cup holders.
Volume to weight ratio
And no matter how advanced the technology is, often in various recipes you can find such a measure as a faceted glass.
Or, on the contrary, without weights under your hand, with its help you can measure the right amount of product. The main thing is that the faceted glass volume is standard - 200 ml.
The following are the most popular liquid products:
The product's name | Faceted glass (ml) |
water | 200 |
jam | 270 |
honey | 260 |
milk | 200 |
Vegetable oil | 190 |
sour cream | 210 |
tomato paste | 90 |
tomato sauce | 130 |
vinegar | 200 |
Measures in faceted glasses and bulk products did not bypass:
The product's name | Faceted glass (gr.) |
flour | 130 |
buckwheat grain | 165 |
starch | 150 |
semolina | 180 |
rice groats | 180 |
granulated sugar / icing | 180 |
salt | 250 |
From this we can conclude that with a faceted glass everything can be measured.
Glasses in modern times
In addition to the usual use - to measure or pour something off - glasses became something more than ordinary kitchen utensils.
- It can be given. Buy a ready-made glass with an original inscription, a name, a picture in a gift shop or order something of your own. And it will be a great gift.
- In honor of the faceted glass, various exhibitions and expositions are held in which all kinds of specimens are collected, from the most modern to very old and valuable.
- There are contests for the best cup holder. Then they are put on public display at exhibitions. Some glasses are so beautiful and original that it is easier to classify them as a work of art than as utensils. After all, as you know, there are a fairly large number of craftsmen who can make a real masterpiece from an ordinary faceted glass.
From this we can conclude: a faceted glass is not just dishes, but something historical, creative and still necessary in many kitchens.