Glass
Keene Glass Works (Marlboro Street) (Maker)
Keene, New Hampshire, New England, United States, North America
1830-1845
Glass (nonlead)
Mold-blown
1968.0207
Object Number1968.0207 |
Flask (Pocket bottle)
Glass
Gift of Charles van Ravenswaay
Keene Glass Works (Marlboro Street) (Maker)
1815-1841
Keene, New Hampshire, New England, United States, North America
1830-1845
1. Inscription; Sides; "SUCCESS TO THE RAILROAD" in raised letters
Railroad; Alcoholic beverage ware
Glass (nonlead)
Mold-blown
6.929 (H) , 4.455 (L) , 2.697 (W)
17.6 (H) , 11.315 (L) , 6.85 (W)
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[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