Blackjack

Blackjack

Public Domain

CultureEnglish
Titles
  • Blackjack
Date17th–18th century
Made inEngland
MediumLeather
Dimensions14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Katharine Prentis Murphy
Object numberB.62.18
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Murphy Room
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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionA blackjack is a tarred-leather container used for alcoholic drinks. The leatherworker made the blackjack of thick leather and steamed it in the shape of a tankard or flagon to which a handle, also of leather, was stitched.
ProvenanceKatharine Prentis Murphy (1882–1967); given to Miss Ima Hogg, 1962; given to MFAH, by 1966.

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