Faceted glass: that means the history of creation, the capacity and size

Until relatively recently, in every kitchen, he was a worthy place. Hostess used it to measure out the right amount of flour or sugar. The heads of families "to think for three" with its help. And in the Soviet machines with soda beverage is poured precisely such Soviet glasses.

Story

To date, there are several versions of the appearance of cut glass. To tell the truth, to make a clear conclusion, which version is true, it is hardly possible. But look at the facts.

A glass as one of the subjects of utensils, existed in the times of Peter I. Only technology of its manufacture has been somewhat different. In the days of the famous Russian czar blown glasses, and then hand-faceted. But known to all faceted option was obtained through a completely different technology - pressing method.

A well-known story, when one of the workers of the glassworks town of Gus-Crystal gave the king a glass that supposedly unbreakable. After drinking the contents of the king with all his strength he threw bottles on the floor and he shattered. However, Peter I was not angry with the donor, and even uttered the phrase "glass to be!".

By the way, then it goes back another legend, that the boyars, he had not heard the words of the king decided that he said: "Glasses beat" and was led away to beat the dishes tradition during noisy feasts.

In fact, the accuracy of these stories prove or disprove today is almost impossible.

Another version of the occurrence of cut glass belongs to the Soviet era. And one of the creators of this glass "miracle" believe faith Mukhin, sculptor created known composition "Safety and Kolhoz". A need for a glass of such a plan arose because of dishwashers.

Strange as it may sound today, but dishwashers are already 1940s. However, the mechanism of their work was so imperfect that a large part of the thin glass dishes during washing writhing. So it was necessary to invent a "model" which can withstand severe loads. Yes and no dishwashers in the catering enterprises glasses fought in large quantities. In general, there is a need of creating "shock" dishes. By order of the government began work on a durable, beautiful and easy to use glass.

By the way, according to some, in those years, the glass had not been invented, so to speak, from scratch. Vera Mukhina allegedly used the sketches Russian inventor Nicholas Gavrilovic Slavyanov that, demonstrating a new welding machine, welded glass with facets of seven different metals. A Mukhina just did the same glass model. Others, hearing this version, grin and say it's not true. In general, the creation stories, there are many faceted glass, and identify the true one is not possible.

But be that as it may, September 11, 1943, in the factory town of Gus-Crystal first thick glasses were released. No coincidence that this day is considered the birthday of the uncomplicated object of daily use.

Gran Chaco, aka Malinkovskii, he's thick-lipped ...

Those words apply to him, to cut glasses. The definition of "Gran Chaco" refers to glasses of the time of Peter I. They have become an alternative circles of wood. The presence of the faces are not allowed to roll freely glass. For this he received such an unusual nickname.

Attitude to the Soviet Defense Minister Georgy Malenkov had a glass of very rough. Simply official promised to certain categories of military frontline 200 grams of vodka for lunch. By the way, those who did not use "liquid lunches", was replaced by sugar and tobacco. And then the glass, contains exactly the amount of liquid received its new name - Malinkovskii.

Lipped as he became known after the glasses on top of the bezel faces appeared. The first cut-glass tumblers of the rim had and drink from them was not very comfortable - the liquid spilled. Therefore, the glass had tightly pressed to his lips. The new definition - lipped - helps to distinguish the first model from the refined.

By the way, bordered on the glass became known as "Anyutkinym belt." What kind of Anyutka in question and why it remained in the band history faceted, now unknown.

application

Applications ordinary Gran Chaco are so varied and sometimes surprising, it is unlikely that there is still at least one item with the same relevance.

• With it was measured bulk and pourable products. Today strange to hear about it, but there were recipes in which the volume of products defined cups. And these recipes are not just anywhere, but in the "Book of Tasty and Healthy Food" - the main textbook for cooks! The beaker was placed 200 ml of liquid (water, milk, etc.), 230 grams of sugar, 320 grams of salt, 160 grams of flour. Therefore, no hostess could not feel fully prepared, if the hand was not this miracle of Soviet glass industry.

• Nalepit ravioli or dumplings without glasses is also not possible. The one that is more (200-250 ml) was used to "cut" from dough preform for dumplings, and its smaller "colleagues" (100 - 150 ml) was connected to a manufacturing process of ravioli. Interesting fact: today, the stores have a lot of tools to cut the dough preform for ravioli or dumplings, but the Gran Chaco is still out of competition.

• Using glasses with salt rid of moisture. Many caught while the frames were double, and in order to not appear on the windows frost between them was placed a glass with salt. Salt absorb excess moisture, and glass felt quite comfortable, thanks to the thick glass, from which it was made.

• Reliable attribute subsistence farming. Some gardeners refused cardboard or paper cups for seedlings peat in favor of the Gran Chaco. Glass embodiment considered more aesthetic, practical and convenient for this.

• Known expression "figure for three" its origin is also obliged to cut glasses. Vodka bottle (500 ml), it was impossible to pour two cups, but for the three "joy-liquid" was just right.

Some more unusual stories associated with faceted representative glasses. It is believed that the Stakhanov movement could well be called stakanovskim as the name of the well-known leader-was not Stakhanov and glass. Obviously, the communist leaders could not afford to exist as nezvuchnye surname and as a result we have what we have.

Even the common phrase, "simple as a penny" had a direct bearing on the glass, since it is so much worth in a classic representative of the beginning of its glorious history.

Another fact which has received quite prosaic explanation, took place in the early 80-ies of the last century. Gran Chaco suddenly "explode". Literally. And even went legend about the intrigues of Western spies. But it was much easier. At the glassworks began to actively introduce new production lines of foreign production. It was necessary to depart a little from the desired technology, glass structure was changed. And the glasses began to crumble. All worked out when a little finished the new technology. In general, we had to admit that foreign enemies here at anything.

The reasons for the popularity

Breakout of this product is easy to explain. First of all, universal application. It is unlikely that you will be able to name at least one other household items that have been so extensively used in the home, the enterprises of public catering, transport and vending machines with flavored soda. This level of public recognition is truly worthy of the Guinness Book.

Ease forms no sliding effect and increased strength - thanks to such indicators steel beakers claimed in railway transport passengers for feeding tea.

And one more unquestionable advantage - easy to clean. Glass is very easy to clean, it does not have "hard to reach" places and it is easily washed off, as the hands, and a dishwasher.

The classical model had 16 or 20 facets. However, met with embodiments 12, 14, 18 and even 17 facets.

As can be seen, faceted glass, as well as our state has a rich and controversial history. Yet it is no exaggeration it can be called the achievement of the Soviet scientific and technical progress.

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