Object Number 1973.0421.002

Object Name

Flask (Pocket bottle)

Category

Glass

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Mrs. Harry W. Lunger

Creator (Role)

Lancaster Glass Works (Possible maker)
1849-1890 or 1908

Place of Origin

Lancaster, New York, United States, North America

Date

1849-1860

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Exterior wall; In relief: "SUCCESS TO THE RAILROAD"

Subjects

Railroad; Historical; Alcoholic beverage ware

Materials

Glass (nonlead)

Techniques

Mold-blown

Dimensions (inches)

6.1 (H) , 4.5 (L) , 2.2 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

15.4 (H) , 11.4 (L) , 5.6 (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