1953.0188.006 Barrell Flask
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Flask (Barrel flask)

  • Category:

    Ceramics

  • Place of Origin:

    New England, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1800-1840

  • Materials:

    Earthenware (slipware, redware); Lead glaze

  • Techniques:

    Thrown, Slip decorated

  • Museum Object Number:

    1953.0188.006


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Object Number

1953.0188.006

Object Name

Flask (Barrel flask)

Category

Ceramics

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

New England, United States, North America

Date

1800-1840

Subjects

Alcoholic beverage ware

Materials

Earthenware (slipware, redware); Lead glaze

Techniques

Thrown, Slip decorated

Dimensions (inches)

6.378 (H) , 5.197 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

16.2 (H) , 13.2 (Diam)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] van den Bossche, Willy. 2001 Antique Glass Bottles: their history and evolution (1500-1850). 439.
French blue glass barrel-shaped small "brandy bottle" and large "storing barrel": p. 209, pl. 158, respectively early 18th century and c. 1880-1920.