Flask, 1865-1875
THF167835 / Flask, 1865-1875
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Artifact Overview
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 clasping hands and shield represent the Union -- a cause many Americans fought to uphold during the Civil War.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Flask (Bottle)
Date Made
1865-1875
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made for William Frank & Sons at Frankstown Glass Works.
Location
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
00.4.5737
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: 9 in
Width: 5.25 in
Length: 2.25 in
Weight: 1.25 lb
Inscriptions
pressed on front:
UNION / FRANK & SONS / WM PITTS
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