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tumbler
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tumbler

Object NameTumbler
Made Fromnon-lead glass
Date1757
Place MadeCentral Europe
Techniqueblown, enameled
SizeOverall H: 7.6 cm; Rim Diam: 7 cm
Accession Number75.3.141
Credit LineGift of John B. Strater, Charles Helme Strater, Jr., and Mrs. Margaret S. Robinson in memory of Charles Helme and Alice B. Strater
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown, enameled. Tapered, cylindrical shape; band of enameled decoration, with a white and black bird perched above a yellow, white and black heart, with white, blue, green and yellow flowers at either side; reverse inscribed "Gott allein/gehort die ehr/1757" ("God alone heard the praise"); flat base with rough pontil mark.
Provenance
Source Charles Helme Strater Jr.
Source John B. Strater
Source Margaret S. Robinson
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