Flask, 1836-1850
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Artifact Overview
Whether depicted as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army or the first president of the United States, George Washington is a common likeness on early American flasks. Washington appears on 72 recorded flask designs--more than any other person. This example depicts Washington as a classical statesman with an American eagle.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Flask (Bottle)
Date Made
1836-1850
Creator Notes
Possibly made at the Bridgeton Glass Works in Bridgeton, NJ or the Baltimore Glass Works in Baltimore, MD.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
60.10.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Mold-blown glass
Technique
Glassblowing
Blow molding
Color
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 8.375 in
Width: 3.75 in
Length: 5.75 in
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