Set of 5 pewter "Washington Cups" engraved with the Rice University academic shield for the Rice Next Century campaign, 1997 - 2004

Item — Box: 58

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains a wide variety of realia from Rice University's history, including a variety of jewelry pieces, clothing, athletics-related materials, and various other objects.

Dates

Creation: 1997 - 2004

Creator

From the Collection: Rice University. (Organization)

Access Restrictions

This material is available for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Extent

From the Collection: 191 Linear Feet (178 boxes plus oversize items)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

5 (mostly) identical pewter "Washington Cups" engraved with the Rice Academic shield. 3 of the cups are further engraved with the words "Rice: The Next Century Campaign, 1997-2004." The bottom of the cups include engraved identification marks including the words "Washington Cup", a "dragon on a crown" crest, a Smithsonian Insitution logo, and the Kirk Stieff maker's mark. Included is a card describing the George Washington Cup. There is no information regarding original owner or donor.