More Texas Treasures

Ann’s customers expect quality items, and we work hard to deliver.  When you want a gift that is special, you know Ann’s will have something to fit.  That’s especially true for Texas items….we love good pieces that tell the story of the Lone Star State.   Boehm is the American Porcelain company that makes special pieces for the President of the US to give to visiting dignitaries and heads of state.    This bowl with a Texas Long Horn, yellow rose, star, and bird (mockingbird, or Mimus Polyglottos) is always a hit when you need a gift for the boss or a client.

Boehm "Texas Bluebonnets" Bowl, $195

While we’re on our favorite subject (Texas Lore), did you know that the state bread is Pan de Campo?  “Camp Bread”, also called Cowboy Bread is a simple baking-powder bread that was a staple of early Texans.   State Dish (chili), State Dog Breed (Blue Lacy, herding and hunting breed descended from  coyote stock and grayhound), State Fish (Guadalupe Bass), and State Fruit (Texas red grapefruit) are some of the many fascinating state titles designated by Texas Legislatures. 

You’ll be happy to know you can read about these and more in The Texas Almanac, 2010-2011 ($19.95), available at Ann’s.