Flask, 1826-1831

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Artifact Overview

This flask was made to commemorate July 4, 1826--the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the day former presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died. It depicts George Washington in military uniform with an American eagle.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Flask (Bottle)

Date Made

1826-1831

Object ID

00.3.12631

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Blown glass
Mold-blown glass

Technique

Glassblowing
Blow molding

Color

Aqua (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 7.25 in
Width: 1.75 in
Length: 4.5 in

Inscriptions

pressed on front: General Washington pressed around front: Adams & Jefferson July 4 A.D. 1776 pressed on back: E Pluribus Unum / T.W.D. pressed around back: Kensington Glass Works / Philadelphia