Flask, 1840-1855
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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. This Baltimore-made flask's slogan while referencing the alcoholic content also points to the importance of the Maryland city in the world grain trade.
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. This Baltimore-made flask's slogan while referencing the alcoholic content also points to the importance of the Maryland city in the world grain trade.
Artifact
Flask (Bottle)
Date Made
1840-1855
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
55.2.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Mold-blown glass
Technique
Glassblowing
Blow molding
Color
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 in
Width: 5.5 in
Length: 2.5 in
Weight: 1.2 lb
Inscriptions
pressed on front: BALTIMORE pressed on back: CORN FOR THE WORLD
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