Flask, 1850-1870
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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 traditional symbol for America.
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 traditional symbol for America.
Artifact
Flask (Bottle)
Date Made
1850-1870
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Connecticut, West Willington
Creator Notes
Made for the Willington Glass Company by the Willington Glass Works.
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
00.3.12736
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Blown glass
Mold-blown glass
Technique
Glassblowing
Blow molding
Color
Olive green
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 4 in
Length: 1.75 in
Weight: 10.9 oz
Inscriptions
pressed on front: LIBERTY pressed on back: WILLINGTON / GLASS, CO / WEST WILLINGTON / CONN
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