Pilsner glass with shot putter

Title

Pilsner glass with shot putter

Description

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, free, strong, and true"). This change indicates the Turners’ criticism of religion in the 1850s. They replaced “fromm” (devout) with “stark” (true), even though the term “devout” signified loyalty to the Turner ideals, rather than religious devoutness.

Date

1880-1934

Original Format

vessel

Physical Dimensions

7.75 inches tall

Materials

blown glass

Inscription

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, free, strong, and true"). This change indicates the Turners’ criticism of religion in the 1850s. They replaced “fromm” (devout) with “stark” (true), even though the term “devout” signified loyalty to the Turner ideals, rather than religious devoutness. Three decades later, this latter motto became the motto of the German Workers Turner Union. For more about this shift, see Annette Hofman's "From Jahn to Lincoln: Transformation of Turner Symbols in a New Cultural Setting," pgs. 1950-1951. (The full citation is on the "Sources" page of this site.)

Volume of item (in liters)

6/20 liter