Flask, 1848-1860
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Artifact Overview
Whether depicted as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, the first president of the United States, or a symbol of the republic, 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 agricultural imagery.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Flask (Bottle)
Date Made
1848-1860
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Possibly made by Dyottville Glass Factory.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.3.12655
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Mold-blown glass
Technique
Glassblowing
Blow molding
Color
Aqua (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 4.75 in
Length: 2.25 in
Weight: 11 oz
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