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Drink Me

Drink Me

 
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Object Name: 
Beer Glass
Title: 
Drink Me
Department
Modern
Maker(s)
Gordon, Douglas ((b. 1966)), Maker
Brauerei Beck & Co., Maker
Place Made: 
Germany, Bremen
Date: 
1999
Color
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colorless
Technique
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enameling
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machine-made
Material
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enamel
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cardboard
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 7.9 cm, W: 8.8 cm
Accession Number: 
2002.3.30 B
Credit Line: 
Gift of Brandler Galleries
Location: 
Not on Display
Description
Colorless glass; machine-made, enameled decal; green, red and white cardboard box. Pilsner-shape glass with a design consisting of black ground with 7 pairs of hands spelling out words in sign language.
Label Text
The enameled hands spell “Drink Me” in British Sign Language. Douglas Gordon is internationally known for his photographs and videos.
Inscription
douglas gordon enameled decal Approx. 2 in. below rim of glass Enameled decal of black ground with 7 sets of hands/ "douglas gordon"
see images for details Markings on all sides of box - see images for details
REG. / [image] / TM. / BECK'S Approx. 2 in. below rim of glass "REG." then an image of a red shield with a key in the center "TM."/ BECK'S. BECK'S in large white letters
Provenance
Brandler, John (Brandler Galleries), Source to 2002

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Drink Me
Artist:Brauerei Beck & Co.
Date:1999
Accession Number:2002.3.30 A
2 Beer Glasses
Artist:Brauerei Beck & Co.
Date:1999
Accession Number:2002.3.30
 

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