Tankard

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
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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionThis tankard in the Biedermeier style was made in Bohemia sometime after 1853, the year the previous Texas capitol was completed; it was destroyed by fire in 1881. The tumbler features an image of the State Capitol and a five-pointed star encircled by “TEXAS” on its lid. The engraved image is likely after a photograph of the State Capitol taken by photographer Hamilton B. Hillyer (1835–1903).
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]
[no marks]

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