Flask, 1850-1855

Summary

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. Many flasks, like this one, contain images of an eagle -- a traditional symbol for America.

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. Many flasks, like this one, contain images of an eagle -- a traditional symbol for America.

Artifact

Flask (Bottle)

Date Made

1850-1855

Creators

Kentucky Glass Works 

Place of Creation

United States, Midwest 

United States, Kentucky, Louisville 

Creator Notes

Possibly created by Kentucky Glass Works.

 On Exhibit

at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass

Object ID

00.4.5729

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: 7 in

Width: 4.675 in

Length: 2 in

Weight: 10 oz

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