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

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
Flask, circa 1832