Flask, 1845-1855

Summary

Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks, often decorated with symbols of national pride or political or cultural affiliation, appealed to America's common man. Other images, like the tree, may have been purely decorative. Variation of this design include a tree in bloom (summer) and a tree without leaves (winter).

Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks, often decorated with symbols of national pride or political or cultural affiliation, appealed to America's common man. Other images, like the tree, may have been purely decorative. Variation of this design include a tree in bloom (summer) and a tree without leaves (winter).

Artifact

Flask (Bottle)

Date Made

1845-1855

Creators

Unknown

Place of Creation

United States 

 On Exhibit

at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass

Object ID

60.10.61

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Mold-blown glass

Technique

Glassblowing
Blow molding

Color

Amethyst (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 8 in

Width: 5.5 in

Length: 2.75 in

Weight: 15 oz

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