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

Flask

Manufacturer Glastabrik Vogel

Designer E. Vogel

CultureBohemian

Dateca. 1850

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
Base: 3 in. (7.6 cm)

InscribedThe top of the cap is engraved "AL"; and on the back above the base is signed (engraved): "E. Vogel".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number0.1931A

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DescriptionFlask part of a flask with cap. Flask of clear blown glass that was panel-cut into 8 sections. The front is engraved with a buck, a doe and a fawn grazing in tall grass in front of a stream. Each side is engraved with a large tree. The back is engraved with 3 intertwined trees in the foreground and numerous smaller trees in the background. Applied to the short neck is a brass collar. A round brass cap screws onto the band.