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Flask (Pocket bottle)
John Robinson and Co.
1840-1845
Category
Glass
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Robinson and Co. (Probable maker)
Place of Origin
Pittsburgh; Pennsylvania; Allegheny; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
Museum Object Number
1973.0425.004
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Harry W. Lunger
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Complete Details
Object Number
1973.0425.004
Object Name
Flask (Pocket bottle)
Category
Glass
Creator (Role)
John Robinson and Co. (Probable maker)
Place of Origin
Pittsburgh; Pennsylvania; Allegheny; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1840-1845
Subject(s)
- Alcoholic beverage ware
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
Techniques
- Mold-blown
Dimensions (inches)
6.339 (H) x 4.213 (W) x 1.614 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
16.1 (H) x 10.7 (W) x 4.1 (D)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: McKearin, George S. & McKearin, Helen. 1989 American Glass.
• Pattern identified as GIX- 41: no. 357, pp. 576- 77Catalogue: 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.