Flask, 1847-1855
THF167543 / Flask, 1847-1855
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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, appealed to America's common man. An image of Mexican War hero Zachary Taylor adorns one side of this flask. On the other side, Baltimore flask makers touted the city's importance in the international grain trade with the slogan "Corn for the World."
Artifact Details
Artifact
Flask (Bottle)
Date Made
1847-1855
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
60.10.11
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Blown glass
Mold-blown glass
Technique
Glassblowing
Blow molding
Color
Green
Dimensions
Height: 7.25 in
Width: 4.438 in
Length: 2.125 in
Weight: 12 oz
Inscriptions
pressed on front:
ZACHARY TAYLOR \ ROUGH AND READY
pressed on back:
CORN FOR THE WORLD
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