Flask, 1840-1855
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Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks appealed to America's common man. Many of these flasks contained symbols of national pride or political or cultural affiliation. Embellishments on other flasks, like this one, were purely decorative.
Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks appealed to America's common man. Many of these flasks contained symbols of national pride or political or cultural affiliation. Embellishments on other flasks, like this one, were purely decorative.
Artifact
Flask (Bottle)
Date Made
1840-1855
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
00.4.5733
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Blown glass
Mold-blown glass
Technique
Glassblowing
Blow molding
Color
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 9 in
Width: 5.5 in
Length: 2.75 in
Weight: 3 oz
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