Unknown Bohemian
Tankard

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Maker Unknown Bohemian

CultureBohemian

Titles

Tankard

Datec. 1855–1881

Made inCzech Republic

Place depictedAustin, Texas, United States

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

On view

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

GLASS

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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