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Flask (Pocket bottle)
Category
Glass
Place of Origin
Bohemia; Czech Republic; Europe
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
Museum Object Number
1963.0012
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1963.0012
Object Name
Flask (Pocket bottle)
Category
Glass
Place of Origin
Bohemia; Czech Republic; Europe
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Front and back
Inscription: Raised letters "SUCCESS TO THE RAILROAD"
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Railroad
- Alcoholic beverage ware
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
Techniques
- Mold-blown
Dimensions (inches)
6.811 (H) x 4.37 (W) x 2.618 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
17.3 (H) x 11.1 (W) x 6.65 (D)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: McKearin, George S. & McKearin, Helen. 1989 American Glass.
• Pattern identified as GV-4: p. 561, no. 263. For flask type information, see p. 477, 1830s-40s.Catalogue: Norman C. Heckler & Company Sale Catalogue. 03/07/2012 Norman C. Heckler & Company Sale Catalogue.
• Similar "SUCCESS TO THE RAILROAD" bottle for sale: lot 4