Calabash Bottle, 1851-1855

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. The Swedish singer, Jenny Lind, caused a sensation when she toured America from 1850-1852. Her name and image adorned a number of everyday objects -- like this flask -- for years to come.