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

Flask

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1942

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Paul Brandwein

Object number79.166.95

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DescriptionHalf pint flask of light blue pressed glass. Showing profile bust and labeled at each side "GENERAL MACARTHUR" and below "KEEP THEM FLYING". Reverse shows a large "V" and at top of it "1942" and across the top "God Bless America". Two USA flags are at either side of the bottom of the "V". See green one, 79.166.96.

Published ReferencesMarsh, THE AMERICAN STORY RECORDED IN GLASS, pg. 420.