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Flask (Pocket bottle)
1900-1925
Category
Glass
Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
Museum Object Number
1973.0421.003
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Harry W. Lunger
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Complete Details
Object Number
1973.0421.003
Object Name
Flask (Pocket bottle)
Category
Glass
Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Date
1900-1925
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Exterior, both sides
Inscription: In relief: "SUCCESS TO THE RAILROAD"
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Railroad
- Historical
- Alcoholic beverage ware
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
Techniques
- Mold-blown
Dimensions (inches)
6.9 (H) x 3 (W) x 4.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
17.5 (H) x 7 (W) x 11.4 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: McKearin, George S. & McKearin, Helen. 1989 American Glass.
• Pattern identified as GV-4: no. 263, p. 561; flask type information: p. 477Catalogue: Norman C. Heckler & Company Sale Catalogue. 03/07/2012 Norman C. Heckler & Company Sale Catalogue.
• Similar "SUCCESS TO THE RAILROAD" bottle for sale on p. 4, cat. no. 4Catalogue: 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