Flask, 1842-1845
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Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks, often embellished with symbols of national pride or political or cultural affiliation, appealed to America's common man. Purely decorative flasks, however, were another option. These flasks -- like this sunburst-pattern one -- held alcohol just as well as those with images of great men or patriotic emblems.
Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks, often embellished with symbols of national pride or political or cultural affiliation, appealed to America's common man. Purely decorative flasks, however, were another option. These flasks -- like this sunburst-pattern one -- held alcohol just as well as those with images of great men or patriotic emblems.
Artifact
Flask (Bottle)
Date Made
1842-1845
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
60.10.58
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Blown glass
Mold-blown glass
Technique
Glassblowing
Blow molding
Color
Green
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 4.5 in
Length: 2.25 in
Weight: 13.2 oz
Inscriptions
pressed on front: M'CARTY & TORREYSON / MANUFACTURERS / WELLSBURG, VA
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