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On Display: House - Hall Of Statues
Flask (Pocket bottle)
1860-1875
Category
Glass
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
Museum Object Number
1968.0200
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Charles van Ravenswaay
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Object Number
1968.0200
Object Name
Flask (Pocket bottle)
Category
Glass
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Date
1860-1875
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Front
Inscription: Underglaze blue painted "GR"
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Gold rush
- Alcoholic beverage ware
- Pike's Peak
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
Techniques
- Mold-blown
Dimensions (inches)
5.709 (H) x 3.228 (W) x 1.693 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
14.5 (H) x 8.2 (W) x 4.3 (D)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: McKearin, George S. & McKearin, Helen. 1989 American Glass.
• Similar modeled flask (in amber): pl. 251, nos. 1, 2, information on Pike's Peak flasks: p. 479Article: White, Harry Hall. 03//1931 Rare Variants of Common Bottles. Antiques.
• Discussion of unusual models: pp. 191-92, figs. 16-21.