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On Display: House - Hall Of Statues
Flask (Pocket bottle)
1860-1870
Category
Glass
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
Museum Object Number
1973.0437.002
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Harry W. Lunger
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Object Number
1973.0437.002
Object Name
Flask (Pocket bottle)
Category
Glass
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Date
1860-1870
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Side
Inscription: "TRAVELER'S/ COMPANION"
Type: Inscription
Location: Opposite side
Inscription: "RAILROAD/ GUIDE"
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Railroad
- Historical
- Alcoholic beverage ware
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
Techniques
- Mold-blown
Dimensions (inches)
6.1 (H) x 1.7 (W) x 3.3 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
15.6 (H) x 4.3 (W) x 8.3 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: McKearin, George S. & McKearin, Helen. 1989 American Glass.
• Published: nos. 20, 21, pl. 260Book: Palmer, Arlene. 1993 Glass in Early America: Selections from the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum. 425 pp.
• Published: no. 398, p. 383