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

Flask

Manufacturer Keene-Marlboro-Street Glassworks

Dateca. 1830

MediumMold blown glass

DimensionsOverall: 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
Base: 3 in. (7.6 cm)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Willcox Ruffin

Object number64.117.32

Terms

Olive
Amber
Keene, NH

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Not on view

DescriptionHistorical flask, pint sized, of blown molded olive-amber glass. Obverse and reverse depict a horse-drawn railroad car with the slogan "SUCCESS TO THE RAILROAD" in a horseshoe-shaped arch. Plain lip and a rough circular pontil mark. Weak impression. Later gold paint on highlights removed today.