Unknown Bohemian
Carafe and Tumbler Set

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Maker Unknown Bohemian

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 Fund and the estate of Jack R. McGregor

Object numberB.2019.7.1,.2

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Kilroy Center

On view

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

GLASS

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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