Flask

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Object Name: 
Flask
Place Made: 
United States
Accession Number: 
60.4.34
Dimensions: 
H: 17.2 cm
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
about 1832
Primary Description: 
Light olive amber glass; mold-blown; plain lip, pontil mark. Obverse: Washington in uniform, profile facing left with long queue. Reverse: Jackson in uniform, profile facing left. Inscription: "WASHINGTON." in semi-circle above bust. Reverse: "JACKSON" in semi-circle above bust. Edges: three vertical ribs, with heavy medial rib.

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Pattern Name: 
GI-31
Provenance: 
McKearin Antiques, Source
Color: 
light olive
amber
Technique: 
mold-blowing
Material: 
glass