Flask, 1850-1855
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Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks often were decorated with symbols of national pride or political or cultural affiliation. The log cabin on this flask represented the simple and moderate life of many mid-19th-century Americans. This humble dwelling became a recognizable symbol of the common man--a prime purchaser of these flasks.
Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks often were decorated with symbols of national pride or political or cultural affiliation. The log cabin on this flask represented the simple and moderate life of many mid-19th-century Americans. This humble dwelling became a recognizable symbol of the common man--a prime purchaser of these flasks.
Artifact
Flask (Bottle)
Date Made
1850-1855
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
60.10.62
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Mold-blown glass
Technique
Glassblowing
Blow molding
Color
Green
Dimensions
Height: 7.75 in
Width: 3.75 in
Length: 2.0 in
Weight: 11 oz
Inscriptions
pressed on front: SPRING GARDEN GLASSWORKS
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