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Calabash Bottle, 1851-1855

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Artifact Overview

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. The Swedish singer, Jenny Lind, caused a sensation when she toured America from 1850-1852. Her name and image adorned a number of everyday objects -- like this flask -- for years to come.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Bottle

Date Made

1851-1855

Location

at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass

Object ID

00.3.12665

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Mold-blown glass

Technique

Glassblowing
Blow molding

Color

Aqua (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 9.25 in
Width: 5.5 in
Length: 4.25 in
Weight: 1.2 lb

Inscriptions

pressed on front: JENNY LIND pressed on back: FISLERVILLE GLASS WORKS