CultureBohemian
Titles
- Tankard
Datec. 1855–1881
Place depictedAustin, Texas, United States
Made inCzech Republic
MediumRuby-stained, nonlead glass with pewter
Dimensions5 × 2 7/8 × 4 3/8 in. (12.7 × 7.3 × 11.1 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Stephen Dienst in memory of his parents, Helen and Ben Dienst
Object numberB.2014.12
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Texas Room
Exposé
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
ProvenanceUnknown antique show, Houston; purchased by Ben Demuth Dienst, Jr. (1925–2013), Houston; given to son Steve Dienst; given to MFAH, 2014.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved on front: CAPITOL AUSTIN
Engraved into lid: TEXAS [around a star]
Engraved into lid: TEXAS [around a star]
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