Flask

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Object Name: 
Flask
Place Made: 
United States
Accession Number: 
60.4.56
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 14.3 cm, W: 9.5 cm, D: Diam (max):
Location: 
On Display
Date: 
1851-1860
Primary Description: 
Aquamarine glass; mold-blown; plain lip, pontil mark. Obverse: Washington, classical profile bust with queue tied with three ribbons, facing left. Narrow band of toga showing. Neck slightly longer and head slightly raised. Similar to GI-41. Reverse: Taylor profile bust in uniform, four buttons on coat, facing left. Similar to GI-41 but different spacing of buttons. Inscription: none. Edges: smooth.

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Pattern Name: 
GI-53
Provenance: 
McKearin Antiques, Source
Color: 
aquamarine
Technique: 
mold-blowing
Material: 
glass

Publications (1)

Pittsburgh Glass, 1797-1891 (1976) illustrated, p. 212 (fig. 206, obverse; fig. 207, reverse); BIB# 19272