Souvenir
Object number97.35.1
Datec. 1880
OriginGermany
MediumGlass
Credit LineGift of Adele B. Hull
DescriptionColorless nonlead glass tumbler. Pressed. Thick walled cylindrical form with tall thick ring foot and thick base. Engraved decoration of garland of ivy and leaves surrounding stylized script.Dimensions7 x 3 in. (17.8 x 7.6 cm)InscriptionsEngraved in stylized script: J.B./to/A. Koch
Historical NotesThis engraved presentation tumber was obtained by the donor's maternal grandfather on a trip to the German town of Wenthole. On the trip he visited the family glass factory and was given the tumbler.Label TextImmigrant Arnold Koch brought back this engraved wine glass and colorless tumbler after visiting the family glass factory in Wenthole, Germany in 1881. Koch returned often to his homeland and usually came back to Pittsburgh with gifts of glass.
Previous owner
Arnold Koch
On View
On view
c. 1773
1825-1840