Flask
Manufacturer
Baltimore Glass Works
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1848
MediumMold blown glass
DimensionsOverall: 7 in. (17.8 cm)
Inscribed"ROUGH AND READY" and on other side "MAJOR/RINGGOLD".
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Paul Brandwein
Object number78.336
Not on view
DescriptionFlask of mold blown pale aquamarine glass. Pint sized. Profile portrait bust of General Taylor and beneath him "ROUGH AND READY". On reverse is a profile portrait bust and above "MAJOR" and beneath "RINGGOLD". Good condition, and a good impression.Published ReferencesMcKearin-Wilson, _American Bottles & Flasks_, pg. 542, GI-71, "Common". McKearin, _American Glass_, pg. 526, #GI 71.
