Glass, Shot
Object number2008.38.8
Manufacturer
Schmidt and Company
Date1890-1911
OriginCarlsbad, Austria
Mediumporcelain; ink
Credit LineGift of Martha McVay Hills
DescriptionWhite porcelain souvenir shot glass. Gold band around rim and bottom. Black transfer print over body includes title followed by images of three Pittsburgh landmarks, with captions: the Fort Pitt Block House, Soldier's Monument, and Point Bridge.Dimensions3.625 x 2.5 x 3.375 in. (9.2 x 6.4 x 8.6 cm)InscriptionsBlack transfer print over body: title, "Souvenir / of / PITTSBURG", followed by image captions: "BLOCK HOUSE."; "SOLDIER'S MONUMENT."; and "POINT BRIDGE."
MarksBlue stamp on base: "VICTORIA / CARL S BAD / AUSTRIA".
Black stamp on base: "287".
Historical NotesSouvenir porcelain beaker featuring Pittsburgh spelled without the "h" at the end, and other famous landmarks. Part of a collection of Pittsburgh memorabilia.
Collector
Martha McVay Hills
On View
Not on view
1891-1911
1891-1911
Imrie/Risley Miniatures
