Flask, 1826-1830
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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 traditional symbols representing America -- the image of an eagle on one side and Columbia wearing a liberty cap on the other.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Flask (Bottle)
Date Made
1826-1830
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by the Union Glass Works for the Union Glass Company.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
76.40.39
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mr. Preston R. Bassett.
Material
Glass (Material)
Blown glass
Mold-blown glass
Technique
Glassblowing
Blow molding
Color
Aqua (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 7.188 in
Width: 4.25 in
Length: 2 in
Weight: 10 oz
Inscriptions
pressed on front:
KENSINGTON
pressed on back:
UNION CO.
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