Calabash Bottle, 1850-1855
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Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks often were decorated with symbols of national pride. Other flasks, like this one, contain images of foreign newsmakers. Many Americans embraced Louis Kossuth, a mid-century Hungarian patriot and revolutionist. Kossuth arrived in the U. S. in 1851 after a failed attempt to set up a democratic Hungarian state.
Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks often were decorated with symbols of national pride. Other flasks, like this one, contain images of foreign newsmakers. Many Americans embraced Louis Kossuth, a mid-century Hungarian patriot and revolutionist. Kossuth arrived in the U. S. in 1851 after a failed attempt to set up a democratic Hungarian state.
Artifact
Bottle
Date Made
1850-1855
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Creator Notes
Bottle mold made by Philip Doflein and used by an unknown manufacturer to make bottles for bottle distributor Samuel Huffsey.
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
60.10.16
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Mold-blown glass
Technique
Glassblowing
Blow molding
Color
Yellow green
Dimensions
Height: 9.125 in
Width: 5.5 in
Length: 3.75 in
Weight: 1.2 lb
Inscriptions
pressed on front: LOUIS KOSSUTH pressed on back: S. HUFFSEY / U.S. STEAM FRIGATE MISSISSIPPI pressed on bottom: PH. DOFLEIN / MOULD MAKER / NTH. 5T ST 84
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