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Flask (Pocket bottle)
1845-1870
Category
Glass
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
Museum Object Number
1968.0211
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Charles van Ravenswaay
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Object Number
1968.0211
Object Name
Flask (Pocket bottle)
Category
Glass
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Date
1845-1870
Subject(s)
- Alcoholic beverage ware
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
Techniques
- Mold-blown
Dimensions (inches)
5.787 (H) x 4.055 (W) x 1.85 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
14.7 (H) x 10.3 (W) x 4.7 (D)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: McKearin, George S. & McKearin, Helen. 1989 American Glass.
• Pattern GIX-32 is listed: p. 575Catalogue: Norman C. Heckler & Company Sale Catalogue. 03/07/2012 Norman C. Heckler & Company Sale Catalogue.
• Somewhat similar scroll flask for sale, p.4, cat. no. 8.Book: Palmer, Arlene. 2004 Artistry and Innovation in Pittsburgh Glass, 1808-1882: from Bakewell & Ensell to Bakewell, Pears & Co.
• Somewhat similar model (colorless): p. 64, cat. no. 15, by Bakewell, Page & Bakewell, Pittsburgh, 1827-32. See p. 116 for related models.