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Flask (Pocket bottle)
Willington Glass Company
1860-1872
Category
Glass
Creator/Artist/Maker
Willington Glass Company (Maker)
Place of Origin
West Willington; Connecticut; United States; North America
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
Museum Object Number
1973.0412.001
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Harry W. Lunger
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Object Number
1973.0412.001
Object Name
Flask (Pocket bottle)
Category
Glass
Creator (Role)
Willington Glass Company (Maker)
Place of Origin
West Willington; Connecticut; United States; North America
Date
1860-1872
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Exterior wall
Inscription: In raised letters: "WILLINGTON/ GLASS/ Co/ WEST WILLINGTON/ CONN"
Type: Inscription
Location: Opposite wall
Inscription: In raised letters: "LIBERTY"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- American eagle
- Alcoholic beverage ware
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
Techniques
- Mold-blown
Dimensions (inches)
6.299 (H) x 3.15 (W) x 1.85 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
16 (H) x 8 (W) x 4.7 (D)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: McKearin, George S. & McKearin, Helen. 1989 American Glass.
• Type identified as GII-63: p. 546Catalogue: Norman C. Heckler & Company Sale Catalogue. 03/07/2012 Norman C. Heckler & Company Sale Catalogue.
• Similar eagle pattern flasks made by Willington Glass co. for sale on p. 13, cat. no. 67; p.21, cat. no.120.