Ancient humans drank from skulls. Yes, enemy skulls. Talk about a quirky table setting. Then came clay cups, which were basically dirt. Then the Romans invented glassblowing, and suddenly everyone could see their drink.
The tumbler got its name because it wouldn’t tip over. Even drunk knights couldn’t spill it. That’s design genius, people. A cup that can handle your clumsy hands.
Glass Cups For Water at Richard Cogdill blog