Flask, 1846-1855
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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, appealed to America's common man. This flask contains images of two American heroes of the Mexican War -- General Zachary Taylor ("Rough and Ready") and Major Samuel Ringgold, one of the first casualties of the war.
Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks, often decorated with symbols of national pride, appealed to America's common man. This flask contains images of two American heroes of the Mexican War -- General Zachary Taylor ("Rough and Ready") and Major Samuel Ringgold, one of the first casualties of the war.
Artifact
Flask (Bottle)
Date Made
1846-1855
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
Creator Notes
Possibly made by Baltimore Glass Works.
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
60.10.10
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Blown glass
Mold-blown glass
Technique
Glassblowing
Blow molding
Color
Green
Dimensions
Height: 7.0 in
Width: 4.5 in
Length: 3 in
Weight: 13 oz
Inscriptions
pressed on front: ROUGH AND READY pressed on back: MAJOR RINGGOLD
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