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On Display: House - Hall Of Statues
Flask (Pocket bottle)
Kensington Glass Works
1824-1826
Category
Glass
Creator/Artist/Maker
Kensington Glass Works (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
Museum Object Number
1973.0407.001
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Harry W. Lunger
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Object Number
1973.0407.001
Object Name
Flask (Pocket bottle)
Category
Glass
Creator (Role)
Kensington Glass Works (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1824-1826
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Side
Inscription: "KENSINGTON GLASS WORKS PHILADELPHIA" arcs over rib framing Dyott inscription and portait
Type: Inscription
Location: Side
Inscription: "T.W. DYOTT, M.D." arcs over portait of Dyott
Type: Inscription
Location: Opposite side
Inscription: "WHERE LIBERTY DWELLS THERE IS MY COUNTRY" arcs over ribs framing Franklin inscription and portrait
Type: Inscription
Location: Opposite side
Inscription: "BENJAMIN FRANKLIN" arcs over portait of Franklin
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Benjamin Franklin
- Historical
- Political figure
- Historical
- Alcoholic beverage ware
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
Techniques
- Mold-blown
Dimensions (inches)
7 (H) x 2.8 (W) x 4.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
17 (H) x 7.2 (W) x 11.4 (L)