Pottery stein with 4F flag

Title

Pottery stein with 4F flag

Description

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.

Date

1880-1934

Original Format

stein

Physical Dimensions

10.75 inches tall

Materials

pottery with paint over glaze

Inscription

Frisch Fromm/Fröhlich Frei / Inscription on lid: Josef Riedisser

Volume of item (in liters)

.5 liter