Unknown American
Cup

Public Domain

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Maker Unknown American

CultureAmerican

Titles

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

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

METALWORK

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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