Object Number 1968.0207

Object Name

Flask (Pocket bottle)

Category

Glass

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Charles van Ravenswaay

Creator (Role)

Keene Glass Works (Marlboro Street) (Maker)
1815-1841

Place of Origin

Keene, New Hampshire, New England, United States, North America

Date

1830-1845

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Sides; "SUCCESS TO THE RAILROAD" in raised letters

Subjects

Railroad; Alcoholic beverage ware

Materials

Glass (nonlead)

Techniques

Mold-blown

Dimensions (inches)

6.929 (H) , 4.455 (L) , 2.697 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

17.6 (H) , 11.315 (L) , 6.85 (W)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] McKearin, George S. & McKearin, Helen. 1989 American Glass.
• Pattern identified as GV-4: no. 263, p. 561; flask type information: p. 477
[Catalogue] Norman C. Heckler & Company Sale Catalogue. 03/07/2012 Norman C. Heckler & Company Sale Catalogue.
• Similar "SUCCESS TO THE RAILROAD" bottle for sale on p. 4, cat. no. 4
[Catalogue] Norman C. Heckler & Company Sale Catalogue. Norman C. Heckler & Company Sale Catalogue.
• Somewhat similar railroad flask in amber glass: lot 27, attributed to Lancaster Glass Works, Lancaster, New York, 1849-60