Flask, 1855-1880
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Artifact Overview
Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks appealed to America's common man. Many of these flasks contained symbols of national pride or political or cultural affiliation. Embellishments on other flasks, like this one, were purely decorative.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Flask (Bottle)
Date Made
1855-1880
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
60.10.54
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Blown glass
Mold-blown glass
Technique
Glassblowing
Blow molding
Color
Amber (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 7.25 in
Width: 4.75 in
Length: 2 in
Weight: 8.6 oz
Inscriptions
pressed on front:
LOUISVILLE KY
pressed on back:
GLASS WORKS
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