Flask, 1815-1825
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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 or political or cultural affiliation, appealed to America's common man. Many flasks, like this one, contain images of an eagle -- a traditional symbol for America.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Flask (Bottle)
Date Made
1815-1825
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made possibly at South Boston Flint Glass Works, Thomas Cain's Phoenix Glass Works or the New England Company.
Location
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
00.4.4804
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 in
Width: 6.5 in
Length: 1.5 in
Weight: 2 lb
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