Flask, 1823-1830
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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. Andrew Jackson -- soldier, farmer, politician and U.S. President -- was a hero to many early 19th-century Americans. Like other well-known Americans of that time, his likeness found its way onto flasks.
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. Andrew Jackson -- soldier, farmer, politician and U.S. President -- was a hero to many early 19th-century Americans. Like other well-known Americans of that time, his likeness found its way onto flasks.
Artifact
Flask (Bottle)
Date Made
1823-1830
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
Creator Notes
Flask made for J. Robinson at Stourbridge Flint Glass Works. Mold was created by Joshua Laird.
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
60.10.9
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (material)
Mold-blown glass
Technique
Blow molding
Color
Light green
Dimensions
Height: 6.875 in
Width: 4.438 in
Length: 2.25 in
Weight: 10 oz
Inscriptions
pressed on front: GENERAL JACKSON pressed on back: J. R. / LAIRD. SC. PITT
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