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On Display: House - Hall Of Statues
Flask (Pocket bottle)
Coventry Glass Works
1830-1850
Category
Glass
Creator/Artist/Maker
Coventry Glass Works (Maker)
Place of Origin
Coventry; Connecticut; Tolland; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
Museum Object Number
1973.0421.001
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Harry W. Lunger
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Object Number
1973.0421.001
Object Name
Flask (Pocket bottle)
Category
Glass
Creator (Role)
Coventry Glass Works (Maker)
Place of Origin
Coventry; Connecticut; Tolland; New England; United States; North America
Date
1830-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Exterior wall, with horse-drawn cart
Inscription: In relief: "RAILROAD" and "LOWELL"
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Railroad
- American eagle
- Historical
- Alcoholic beverage ware
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
Techniques
- Mold-blown
Dimensions (inches)
5.6 (H) x 2.2 (W) x 3.7 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
14.2 (H) x 5.7 (W) x 9.5 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: McKearin, George S. & McKearin, Helen. 1989 American Glass.
• Flask type information: p. 477Catalogue: Norman C. Heckler & Company Sale Catalogue. 03/07/2012 Norman C. Heckler & Company Sale Catalogue.
• Similar Lowell Railroad flask by Coventry Glassworks for sale on p.18, cat. no. 107.Catalogue: Norman C. Heckler & Company Sale Catalogue. Norman C. Heckler & Company Sale Catalogue.
• Somewhat similar railroad flask in amber glass: lot 27, attributed to Lancaster Glass Works, Lancaster, New York, 1849-60