Railroad Flask

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Object Name: 
Railroad Flask
Place Made: 
United States
Accession Number: 
60.4.344
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 14 cm, W: 9.5 cm, D: Diam (max):
Location: 
On Display
Date: 
about 1829-about 1832
Primary Description: 
Olive amber glass; mold-blown; plain lip, pontil mark. Obverse: designs on oval panels; similar to GV-10 but impression of eagle over horse and inscription; probably accidental or an individual item. Reverse: American Eagle, similar to GV-10. Edges: vertically ribbed, heavy medial rib.

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Pattern Name: 
GV-11
Provenance: 
McKearin Antiques, Source
Color: 
olive
amber
Technique: 
mold-blowing
Material: 
glass

Publications (1)

Unique Flasks in Museums (2017-09) illustrated, p. 9 (middle left); BIB# AI104332