1973.0400.003 Flask
  • 1973.0400.003 Flask
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Flask (Pocket bottle)

  • Category:

    Glass

  • Creator (Role):

    Baltimore Glass Works (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Baltimore, Maryland, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1836-1846

  • Materials:

    Glass (nonlead)

  • Techniques:

    Mold-blown

  • Museum Object Number:

    1973.0400.003


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Object Number

1973.0400.003

Object Name

Flask (Pocket bottle)

Category

Glass

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Mrs. Harry W. Lunger

Creator (Role)

Baltimore Glass Works (Maker)
1800-c. 1880

Place of Origin

Baltimore, Maryland, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Date

1836-1846

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Above Washington portrait; "WASHINGTON." in raised letters
2. Inscription; Above Taylor portrait; "BALTIMORE GLASs WORKS"

Subjects

George Washington; Zachary Taylor; Political advertisement; Historical; Alcoholic beverage ware

Materials

Glass (nonlead)

Techniques

Mold-blown

Dimensions (inches)

7.3 (H) , 4.4 (L) , 2.6 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

18.6 (H) , 11.2 (L) , 6.7 (W)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] McKearin, George S. & McKearin, Helen. 1989 American Glass.
• Pattern GI-17 listed: no. 17, p. 517