Flask, 1836-1840
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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. Many flasks, like this one, contain images of an eagle -- a traditional symbol for America. The American flag found on the reverse completes the patriotic theme of this flask.
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. The American flag found on the reverse completes the patriotic theme of this flask.
Artifact
Flask (Bottle)
Date Made
1836-1840
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, New Jersey, Hammonton
Creator Notes
Made for Coffin & Hay at Hammonton Glass Works.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
60.10.28
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Mold-blown glass
Technique
Glassblowing
Blow molding
Color
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 8.25 in
Width: 5.625 in
Length: 3.25 in
Weight: 1 lb
Inscriptions
pressed on front: COFFIN & HAY. / HAMMONTON
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