Yet another origin story holds that Friedrich Otto Schott, the co-founder of the glassworks factory Jenaer Glaswerk Schott & Genossen invented the glass. Makes a great gift or a nice collector's item Here's a brand new collector's shot glass: NEW MEXICO LAND OF ENCHANTMENT STATE ELEMENTS SHOT GLASS SHOTGLASS. This shot glass is measuring about 2 1/4" tall and 1 7/8" in diameter In America, the standard shot size is 44 mL, or 1.5 fluid ounces (though that is only official in Utah; elsewhere in the US a shot can technically be any size, though 44 mL is the accepted size). May have manufacturer's logo imprinted on the side of glass Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No Date First Available March 26, 2014 New Mexico Shot Glass NEW MEXICO LAND OF ENCHANTMENT 1912 DOLLAR BILLS X 2 NM New Jersey Shot Glass So where does the term shot glass come from? Well, “shot” can mean powerful, or be referring to medicine, as in receiving a shot of medicine. Have you ever wondered about the history behind these small glasses? The first mention of the term shot glass can be found in the New York Times during the 1940s. In Germany, it’s as small as 20 mL, while in Japan, it’s as large as 60 mL. #5,200 in Sports Fan Kitchen & Dining Products Here's a very rare and hard to find souvenir collectible shot glass from New Mexico. It's a 5x6cm style shot glass measuring 2.25" tall and 1.8" in... Here's a very rare and hard to find souvenir collectible shot glass from New Mexico. R and R Imports Silver City New Mexico Souvenir