Flask, 1849-1855
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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. The overflowing cornucopia and urn found on either side of this flask alludes to America's agricultural bounty.
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. The overflowing cornucopia and urn found on either side of this flask alludes to America's agricultural bounty.
Artifact
Flask (Bottle)
Date Made
1849-1855
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
56.89.12
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Mold-blown glass
Technique
Glassblowing
Blow molding
Color
Green
Dimensions
Height: 6.75 in
Width: 4.563 in
Length: 2.0 in
Weight: 14.5 oz
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