Engineering:Duralex Picardie tumbler
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Short description: French drinking glass
The Duralex Picardie is a classic design of a toughened glass tumbler found in cafes, schools and homes across France and in many places worldwide. It is manufactured by Duralex in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin in Loiret. The design has been produced in a range of sizes but they typically share markings on their bottoms with "MADE IN FRANCE" surrounding in circular design the name "DURALEX".[1][2] According to Agence France-Presse, the glasses are "considered icons of modern design" and are sold in the Museum of Modern Art.[3]
References
- ↑ John Lichfield, "Duralex – the glass tumbler that would not be broken": A French design classic has been saved from extinction by new investors who are determined to have the famous brand name on everyone's lips once again, The Independent, 27 January 2010.
- ↑ Patrick Taylor:The Duralex Picardie Glass (Accessed September 2012)
- ↑ "Iconic French glassmaker Duralex hopes for a lifeline" (in en-US). AFP. Yahoo. https://www.yahoo.com/now/iconic-french-glassmaker-duralex-hopes-170133772.html.
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