Before fast food and streaming, gas stations gave away glasses. This one came home from a Bonded Oil pump in Ohio, probably in 1965, and has lived quietly ever since.
It's part of the "Famous Ohio Indians" set, frosted glass tumblers celebrating Ohio's indigenous history. This one shows The Prophet Shawnee, a warrior in traditional dress holding a tomahawk, standing over a landscape with another warrior visible on the reverse.
Details
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Item: Vintage souvenir glass tumbler, Famous Ohio Indians set, The Prophet Shawnee
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Era: 1960s, mid century
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Materials: Clear glass with frosted (etched) finish
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Color: Frosted white glass with color graphics in black, gold, green, and orange
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Maker/Mark: Bonded Oil Company promotional glass, copyright mark "© BONDED" visible on the orange band; manufactured by Libbey Glass (not confirmed on glass but consistent with Bonded Oil partnerships)
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Style: Tom Collins or highball size tumbler
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Special Features: Two-sided graphic with different Shawnee warriors; orange band with Bonded mark; frosted finish throughout
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Size: 7 inches tall, 3 inches diameter at rim
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
- No chips or cracks in the glass
- Graphics are clear and visible
- Solid and heavy in hand, functional as a drinking glass
Issues / Wear
- Interior staining from age and use — mineral deposits and discoloration visible inside
- Would benefit from a good soak in vinegar or a denture tablet to restore clarity
- Exterior shows light use consistent with a 1960s promotional piece
See all photos for detail — sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
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Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
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Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
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Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.
Collector's Notes
Gas station giveaways are now collectibles. This one sits in the sweet spot between mid century Americana, vintage advertising, and Libbey's reliable glassware production.
The Famous Ohio Indians set celebrated the Shawnee, Miami, and Ottawa tribes. Collectors seek complete sets or single standout figures like this one.
The staining inside is just mineral deposits from decades of water and time — not damage to the glass itself. A soak can clean it, but sold as is.
This is the kind of piece that sat in someone's cabinet for 50 years and says something true about how Americans once brought history home, one free glass at a time.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
