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Flask (Pocket bottle)
1859-1875
Category
Glass
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
Museum Object Number
1973.0437.003
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Harry W. Lunger
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Object Number
1973.0437.003
Object Name
Flask (Pocket bottle)
Category
Glass
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Date
1859-1875
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Exterior
Inscription: In raised letters: "FOR PIKE'S PEAK"
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Gold rush
- American eagle
- Alcoholic beverage ware
- Pike's Peak
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
Techniques
- Mold-blown
Dimensions (inches)
8.74 (H) x 2.776 (W) x 5.236 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
22.2 (H) x 7.05 (W) x 13.3 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: McKearin, George S. & McKearin, Helen. 1989 American Glass.
• Similar flask (in yellow-green): pl. 251, no. 4; Information on Pike's Peak flasks: p. 479Article: White, Harry Hall. 03//1931 Rare Variants of Common Bottles. Antiques.
• Discussion of unusual models: pp. 191-92, figs. 16-21.