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Carafe and Tumbler Set

Carafe and Tumbler Set

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Carafe and Tumbler Set
Maker
CultureBohemian
Titles
  • Carafe and Tumbler Set
Datec. 1870–1880
Made inCzech Republic
Place depictedAustin, Texas, United States
MediumBlue-stained, nonlead glass
DimensionsCarafe and Tumbler, stacked: 9 1/4 × 3 7/8 in. diameter (23.5 × 9.8 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, museum purchase funded by the Jack R. McGregor Endowment and the estate of Jack R. McGregor
Object numberB.2019.7.1,.2
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Kilroy Center
Exposé

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionThe carafe features an engraved view of a Greek revival house built in 1856–57 by noted architect and master builder Abner Cook, who also built the Governor’s Mansion. Still extant and known today as Westhill, Frederick Chandler was the third owner and bought the house in 1863 or 1864. He first paid taxes on it in 1864. He is often designated as "Colonel" Chandler, though it is unclear whether he actually served in the Confederate forces. The tumbler features an image of the State Capitol and is engraved "Capitol Austin." The engraved images are likely after photographs of the Westhill residence and the State Capitol taken by the photographer Hamilton B. Hillyer (1835–1903).
ProvenanceDavid A. Cantwell, Houston; [David Lackey, Houston]; purchased by MFAH, 2019.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved on front of carafe: CHANDLERS RESIDENCE / AUSTIN.
Engraved on back of carafe surrounding a star: TEXAS
Engraved on front of tumbler: CAPITOL AUSTIN.
Engraved on back of tumbler surrounding a star: TEXAS
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Unknown Bohemian