Flask, 1824-1825
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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. In the mid-1820s, General Lafayette, a French aristocrat who helped America win its independence, revisited the United States. His image adorned flasks commemorating his tour.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Flask (Bottle)
Date Made
1824-1825
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.3.4529
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Mold-blown glass
Technique
Glassblowing
Blow molding
Color
Aqua (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 7 in
Width: 4.675 in
Length: 2 in
Weight: 10.3 oz
Inscriptions
pressed on front:
GENERAL LAFAYETTE
pressed around front:
REPUBLICAN GRATITUDE
pressed on back:
E PLURIBUS UNUM / T.W.D.
pressed around back:
KENSINGTON GLASS WORKS PHILADELPHIA
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