Title
Pottery stein with gymnasts and 4F symbol
Description
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 lebe hoch die Turnerei Sie macht uns froh Sie macht uns frei." These inscriptions translate, respectively, as "Good health! Fresh, free, strong, and true! Gymnastics and beer create real virility." "Long live gymnastics; it makes us happy, it makes us free."
Date
1880-1934
Original Format
stein
Physical Dimensions
15.75 inches high
Materials
pottery with relief
Inscription
Inscription on sides, from left to right, starting with the flag: Gut Heil! Frisch Fromm Frohlich Frei! Turnerei und Gerstensaft Schaffen echte Manneskraft [Translation: Gymnastics and beer create real virility.] Incription across bottom: Es lebe hoch die Turnerei Sie macht uns froh Sie macht uns frei. [Translation: Long live gymnastics/physical fitness; it makes us happy, it makes us free.]
Volume of item (in liters)
3 liters