This is the cup with fancy scrolled handle in Hockings' Cameo depression glass. Cameo is nicknamed Ballerina or Dancing Girl because the design in the frame is a lady dancing. One book I read mentioned the pattern had originally been based on Isidora Duncan who was one of the early modern dance artists. She shocked audiences by dancing barefoot and in draperies and scarves.
Originally Monongah Glass made Springtime with this same design. Springtime was an etched pattern that required handwork and Monongah was an elegant glass company. Etching is labor intensive and does not lend itself to fast mass production. Hocking Glass bought Monongah and adapted the beautiful Springtime etch to Cameo. Cameo is mold etched, which means the mold was etched which then could be used to mass produce glass with the design pressed onto the surface. Cameo was just as popular as Springtime and is still one of the most beloved depression patterns today!
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