Cup

CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Cup
Datec. 1858
Made inUnited States
MediumSilver
Dimensions4 × 4 3/8 × 3 1/4 in. (10.2 × 11.2 × 8.3 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, bequest of Mary Beth Baird
Object numberB.2004.20
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Metals Study Room
On view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionThis cup was a trophy awarded to Detroit steel and shipping magnate Eber B. Ward, whose yacht Humming Bird won second place in the first regatta held by the city’s Peninsular Yacht Club in 1858. Ropes around the base of the cup and forming its handle make reference to the nautical nature of the prize.
ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; Estate of Mary Beth Baird; given to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved on the side of the cup: Peninsular Yacht Club / first / Regatta / June 29th 1858 / Second Prize in First Class / Yacht Humming-Bird
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