New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Tumbler

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureBohemian

Date1938

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm)
Base: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)

InscribedSticker on bottom: "$30" and "1938" engraved on tumbler. Script on top front translates to: "You gave us bread in our dire need".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6755

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 117, Study Gallery Case 3, Section 3 Sh2

DescriptionTumbler. Biedermeier style. Blown, clear amber stained, top with script 1/4" above collared bottom with a band of facet cuts to clear. Flaring to rim, with a central cartouche of the yellow flashing with an engraved rampant lion in the center.