1963.0012 Glass flask
  • 1963.0012 Glass flask
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Flask (Pocket bottle)

  • Category:

    Glass

  • Place of Origin:

    Bohemia, Czech Republic, Europe

  • Materials:

    Glass (nonlead)

  • Techniques:

    Mold-blown

  • Museum Object Number:

    1963.0012


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1963.0012

Object Name

Flask (Pocket bottle)

Category

Glass

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Place of Origin

Bohemia, Czech Republic, Europe

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Front and back; Raised letters "SUCCESS TO THE RAILROAD"

Subjects

Railroad; Alcoholic beverage ware

Materials

Glass (nonlead)

Techniques

Mold-blown

Dimensions (inches)

6.811 (H) , 4.37 (W) , 2.618 (D)

Dimensions (centimeters)

17.3 (H) , 11.1 (W) , 6.65 (D)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] McKearin, George S. & McKearin, Helen. 1989 American Glass.
Pattern identified as GV-4: p. 561, no. 263. For flask type information, see p. 477, 1830s-40s.
[Catalogue] Norman C. Heckler & Company Sale Catalogue. 03/07/2012 Norman C. Heckler & Company Sale Catalogue.
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