New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Lafayette/Eagle Pint Flask

Manufacturer Kensington Glassworks (American)

Dateca. 1826

MediumMold-blown glass

DimensionsOverall: 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
Base: 2 7/8 x 1 3/8 in. (7.3 x 3.5 cm)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Willcox Ruffin

Object number64.117.26

Terms

Light green
Philadelphia, PA

On View

On view

DescriptionPale green tinted pint flask. Two part mold. Portrait bust of Lafayette & above "GENERAL LAFAYETTE" and on the edge: "REPUBLICAN GRATITUDE". On the other side is an eagle holding an oval frame: "T.W.D." and above this: "E PLURIBUS UNUM". Heavy medial rib, plain neck and rim. Circular pontil scar.

Label TextKensington Glass Works Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Lafayette / Eagle Pint Flask, ca. 1826 Mold-blown glass Gift of Mrs. Willcox Ruffin 64.117.26