Flask, 1830-1834
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Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks appealed to America's common man. Many of these flasks contained symbols of national pride or political or cultural affiliation. Embellishments on other flasks, like this one, were purely decorative, though you will find an anchor -- a symbol of hope -- on the reverse.
Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks appealed to America's common man. Many of these flasks contained symbols of national pride or political or cultural affiliation. Embellishments on other flasks, like this one, were purely decorative, though you will find an anchor -- a symbol of hope -- on the reverse.
Artifact
Flask (Bottle)
Date Made
1830-1834
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
Creator Notes
Possibly made at Stourbridge Flint Glass Works. Flask made for J. Robinson & Son at Stourbridge Flint Glass Works.
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
60.10.57
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Blown glass
Mold-blown glass
Technique
Glassblowing
Blow molding
Color
Aqua (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 6.125 in
Width: 4.25 in
Length: 1.5 in
Weight: 7 oz
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