Flask, 1820-1845
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Whether depicted as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, the first president of the United States, or a symbol of the republic, George Washington is a common likeness on early American flasks. Washington appears on 72 recorded flask designs--more than any other person. This example shows Washington with later politician, Henry Clay. Both are depicted as classical statesmen.
Whether depicted as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, the first president of the United States, or a symbol of the republic, George Washington is a common likeness on early American flasks. Washington appears on 72 recorded flask designs--more than any other person. This example shows Washington with later politician, Henry Clay. Both are depicted as classical statesmen.
Artifact
Flask (Bottle)
Date Made
1820-1845
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
60.10.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Blown glass
Mold-blown glass
Technique
Glassblowing
Blow molding
Color
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 8.375 in
Width: 5.625 in
Length: 2.75 in
Weight: 1.4375 lb
Inscriptions
pressed on back: BALTIMORE X GLASS WOKS [sic]
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