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Although most steins and vessels in the Slicer collection bear a 4F shield symbolizing the four F's associated with the Turnvereine movement, this glass depicts the letters F, F, S, and T, which stands for "Frish, Frei, Stark, und Treu" ("fresh,…

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Note the gymnastic scenes on this stein, along with an image of Father Jahn. This stein's manufacturer is Reinhold Merkelbach.

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This pottery stein commemorates a 1903 gymnastics festival in Nurnberg (also known as Nuremberg). The inscription on this stein's lid bears the city in which the festival was held, and the inscription on the body of the stein reads as follows: "Gut…

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Note the phrase "Frisch, Fromm, Fröhlich Frei" on this stein. This motto was popularized by Father Jahn (also pictured on this stein), who promoted gymnastics in early 19th-century Germany.

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This pottery stein bears detailed relief images of gymnasts. The inscription on the bod of the stein reads "Gut Heil! Frisch Fromm Frohlich Frei! Turnerei und Gerstensaft Schaffen echte Manneskraft." The inscription along the bottom reads "Es…

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This stoneware stein features a gymnast at a pommel horse, and is signed by the artist Franz Ringer.

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Various gymnastic scenes are pictured on this stein, showing the range of physical activities that young Turners (gymnasts) engaged in. This stein's manufacturer is Dumler and Breiden.

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This stein features the Munich child--also known as the Munich angel--which has been featured on the city of Munich's coat of arms since at least the eighteenth century.

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This stein commemorates the Turnfest held in Bamberg in July 1926.

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This stein commemorates the 1909 Turnfest in Ingostadt. Note the prominent image of Father Jahn.
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