Glass, Shot
Object number2008.38.7
Manufacturer
Schmidt and Company
Date1890-1911
OriginCarlsbad, Austria
Mediumporcelain; ink
Credit LineGift of Martha McVay Hills
DescriptionWhite ceramic 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, the Soldier's Monument, and Point Bridge. Maker's marks on base.Dimensions3.625 x 2.5 x 3.5 in. (9.2 x 6.4 x 8.9 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: "310" or "810".
On base: roughly engraved "19" or "61".
Historical NotesSouvenir porcelain beaker featuring Pittsburgh spelled without the "h" at the end, and other famous landmarks. Part of a collection of Pittsburgh memorabilia. See L&A for cover of "Pittsburg Gazette March" sheet music
Collector
Martha McVay Hills
On View
Not on view
1891-1911
Imrie/Risley Miniatures
1891-1911
The Rowland and Marsellus and Company