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. The eagle on this flask was a symbol for America. The tree found on the back may have been purely decorative.
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. The eagle on this flask was a symbol for America. The tree found on the back may have been purely decorative.
Artifact
Flask (Bottle)
Date Made
1836-1840
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Possibly made for Coffin & Hay. Made for Coffin & Hay at Hammonton Glass Works.
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
00.3.4513
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (material)
Mold-blown glass
Technique
Blow molding
Color
Aqua (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 8.25 in
Width: 5.75 in
Length: 2.75 in
Weight: 1.125 lb
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