Flask, 1840-1855

Summary

Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks appealed to America's common man. Many of these flasks contained symbols of national pride or political or cultural affiliation. Embellishments on other flasks, like this one, were purely decorative.

Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks appealed to America's common man. Many of these flasks contained symbols of national pride or political or cultural affiliation. Embellishments on other flasks, like this one, were purely decorative.

Artifact

Flask (Bottle)

Date Made

1840-1855

Creators

Unknown

Place of Creation

United States, Midwest 

 On Exhibit

at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass

Object ID

60.10.101

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Blown glass
Mold-blown glass

Technique

Glassblowing
Blow molding

Color

Light blue

Dimensions

Height: 9 in

Width: 5.5 in

Length: 2.75 in

Weight: 1.2 lb

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