Flask, 1858-1870

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. This flask contains an image of a sheaf of grain -- a symbol for agriculture. The image also may refer to the flask's original content of grain-based alcohol.

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. This flask contains an image of a sheaf of grain -- a symbol for agriculture. The image also may refer to the flask's original content of grain-based alcohol.

Artifact

Flask (Bottle)

Date Made

1858-1870

 On Exhibit

at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass

Object ID

61.122.78

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Blown glass
Mold-blown glass

Technique

Glassblowing
Blow molding

Color

Green

Dimensions

Height: 5.75 in

Width: 3.25 in

Length: 1.75 in

Weight: 6 oz

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