Flask, 1848-1855
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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. This flask pairs Mexican War hero General Zachary Taylor with Baltimore's Washington Monument. It is an appropriate connection; Taylor, like George Washington, would go on to be elected president.
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. This flask pairs Mexican War hero General Zachary Taylor with Baltimore's Washington Monument. It is an appropriate connection; Taylor, like George Washington, would go on to be elected president.
Artifact
Flask (Bottle)
Date Made
1848-1855
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
Creator Notes
Possibly made by Baltimore Glass Works.
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
00.4.5708
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Mold-blown glass
Technique
Glassblowing
Blow molding
Color
Amethyst (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 4.5 in
Length: 2.5 in
Weight: 10.3 oz
Inscriptions
pressed on front: GENL TAYLOR pressed on back: FELLS POINT / BALTO
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