Calabash Bottle, 1845-1860
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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 calabash -- a gourd-like form popular in the mid-19th century -- contains an image of a sheaf of grain. This symbol of agriculture also may allude to the flask's content of grain-based alcohol.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Bottle
Date Made
1845-1860
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
78.73.33
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
Amber (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 8.875 in
Width: 4.125 in
Length: 5.25 in
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