Flask, 1840-1855
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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 phrases and symbols of national pride, appealed to the common man. Baltimore's Battle Monument adorns one side of this flask. On the other side is the often-repeated phrase "Liberty and Union" -- first used by Daniel Webster in an 1830 speech.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Flask (Bottle)
Date Made
1840-1855
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
60.10.47
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Mold-blown glass
Technique
Glassblowing
Blow molding
Color
Purple
Dimensions
Height: 6.375 in
Width: 4.625 in
Length: 2 in
Weight: 10 oz
Inscriptions
on front:
BALTIMORE
on back:
LIBERTY & UNION
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