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

Lafayette/Eagle Pint Flask

Manufacturer Kensington Glassworks (American)

CultureAmerican

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)

InscribedOn edge: "KENSINGTON GLASS WORKS PHILADELPHIA".

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Willcox Ruffin

Object number64.117.26

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, MMH, Dining Room

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 Published ReferencesMcKearin and Wilson. _American Bottles & Flasks_, pg. 96, 4. No. 90.