Flask, circa 1832
THF300593 / Flask, circa 1832 / obverse
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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 and later president Andrew Jackson in military uniform.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Flask (Bottle)
Date Made
circa 1832
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.3.12732
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Mold-blown glass
Technique
Glassblowing
Blow molding
Color
Olive green
Dimensions
Height: 6.75 in
Width: 4.5 in
Length: 2.5 in
Weight: 12 oz
Inscriptions
pressed on front:
WASHINGTON
pressed on back:
JACKSON
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