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 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]
[no marks]
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