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 symbol for America. The grapes, on the reverse, refer to agriculture and perhaps the flask's alcoholic content.
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 symbol for America. The grapes, on the reverse, refer to agriculture and perhaps the flask's alcoholic content.
Artifact
Flask (Bottle)
Date Made
1836-1840
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, New Jersey, Hammonton
Creator Notes
Possibly made at the Hammonton Glass Works. Made for Coffin & Hay at the Hammonton Glass Works.
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
00.3.4540
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Mold-blown glass
Technique
Glassblowing
Blow molding
Color
Aqua (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 5.5 in
Length: 3.125 in
Weight: 1 lb
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