Flask, 1846-1850
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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, appealed to America's common man. This flask pairs Mexican War hero General Zachary Taylor with America's founding father, George Washington. The inscription around Taylor's image refers to his order to fire more artillery rounds -- and alluded to 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, appealed to America's common man. This flask pairs Mexican War hero General Zachary Taylor with America's founding father, George Washington. The inscription around Taylor's image refers to his order to fire more artillery rounds -- and alluded to the flask's alcoholic content.
Artifact
Flask (Bottle)
Date Made
1846-1850
Keywords
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
2001.0.115.43
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: 5.75 in
Length: 2.75 in
Weight: 1.5 lb
Inscriptions
pressed on front: THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY pressed on back: A LITTLE MORE GRAPE CAPTAIN BRAGG
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