Flask (Pocket bottle)

  • Category:

    Glass

  • Creator (Role):

    Williamsport Glass Works of William Ihmsen (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1820-1830

  • Materials:

    Glass (nonlead)

  • Techniques:

    Mold-blown

  • Museum Object Number:

    1973.0412.002


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1973.0412.002

Object Name

Flask (Pocket bottle)

Category

Glass

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Mrs. Harry W. Lunger

Creator (Role)

Williamsport Glass Works of William Ihmsen (Maker)
c. 1820-1840

Place of Origin

Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Date

1820-1830

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Side; "W. IHMSEN'S" and "GLASS"
2. Inscription; Opposite side; "AGRICULTURE"

Subjects

Historical; American eagle; Alcoholic beverage ware

Materials

Glass (nonlead)

Techniques

Mold-blown

Dimensions (inches)

6.8 (H) , 4.4 (L) , 3 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

17.2 (H) , 11.2 (L) , 7.6 (W)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Palmer, Arlene. 1993 Glass in Early America: Selections from the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum. 425 pp.
Published: no. 386, p. 377