Flask (Pocket bottle)

  • Category:

    Glass

  • Creator (Role):

    Whitney Glass Works (Probable maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Probably Glassboro, Probably New Jersey, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1859-1862

  • Materials:

    Glass (nonlead)

  • Techniques:

    Molded, Pulled

  • Museum Object Number:

    2013.0022


  • Complete Details



Object Number

2013.0022

Object Name

Flask (Pocket bottle)

Category

Glass

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of W. E. Hansen in honor of John W. Rollins

Creator (Role)

Whitney Glass Works (Probable maker)
c. 1840-1918

Place of Origin

Probably Glassboro, Probably New Jersey, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Date

1859-1862

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Front; Inscribed in relief “FLORA TEMPLE/ HARNESS TROT 2.19 3/4”

Subjects

Sporting events; Equestrian; Racing

Materials

Glass (nonlead)

Techniques

Molded, Pulled

Dimensions (inches)

8.425 (H) , 4.331 (L) , 2.067 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

21.4 (H) , 11 (L) , 5.25 (W)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Catalogue] Norman C. Heckler & Company Sale Catalogue. 03/09/2015 Norman C. Heckler & Company Sale Catalogue.
Paler amber version of same flask, probably from same mold: Lot 82, probably Whitney Glass Works, Glassboro, NJ, 1860-70