Flask, 1849-1860
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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. Americans' fascination with railroads began in the late 1820s when rail lines began connecting distant communities. This flask depicts a steam engine with the phrase "Success to the Railroad."
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. Americans' fascination with railroads began in the late 1820s when rail lines began connecting distant communities. This flask depicts a steam engine with the phrase "Success to the Railroad."
Artifact
Flask (Bottle)
Date Made
1849-1860
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
56.89.13
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Blown glass
Mold-blown glass
Technique
Glassblowing
Blow molding
Color
Light blue
Dimensions
Height: 6.625 in
Width: 4.5 in
Length: 2.25 in
Weight: 15 oz
Inscriptions
pressed on front: SUCCESS TO THE RAILROAD
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