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, appealed to America's common man. This early 1820s flask contains images of two historic figures: General Lafayette, a French aristocrat who helped America win its independence; and DeWitt Clinton, the New York governor who supported construction of the Erie Canal.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Flask (Bottle)
Date Made
1824-1825
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made at Coventry Glass Works under the management of Thomas Stebbins.
Location
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
56.89.14
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Blown glass
Mold-blown glass
Technique
Glassblowing
Blow molding
Color
Olive green
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 4.1 in
Length: 2.625 in
Weight: 11.2 oz
Inscriptions
pressed on front:
LA FAYETTE / T.S.
pressed on back ('D' is backwards):
DE WITT CLINTON / COVENTRY C - T
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