Whiskey Flask with Portraits of Washington and Jackson

Object Name: 
Whiskey Flask with Portraits of Washington and Jackson

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Object Name: 
Whiskey Flask with Portraits of Washington and Jackson
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
United States, CT, Coventry
Accession Number: 
60.4.36
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 15 cm, W: 9.6 cm, D: Diam (max):
Location: 
On Display
Date: 
1824-1830
Primary Description: 
Amber glass; mold-blown; plain lip, pontil mark. Obverse: Washington in uniform, profile facing right with long queue. Reverse: Jackson in uniform with high collar, 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: 
Early Modern; Modern
Pattern Name: 
GI-34
Provenance: 
McKearin Antiques, Source
Color: 
amber
Technique: 
mold-blowing
Material: 
glass

Exhibitions (2)

Heads of State
Venue(s)
Corning Museum of Glass 2003-03-20 through 2003-09-01
West Bridge Show
American Historical Flasks
Venue(s)
Corning Museum of Glass 1953 through 1953
 

Publications (1)

The Story of American Historical Flasks (1953) p. 63, #278; p. 48, #202; p. 55; BIB# 67719