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

Flask

Manufacturer Kensington Glass Works

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1826-1827

MediumMold blown glass

DimensionsOverall: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)

InscribedMarked on edge "Kensington Glass Works Philadelphia".

Credit LineGift of Thomas P. Chisman

Object number80.247

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-3, Case 16

DescriptionFlask of mold blown aquamarine glass. Pint sized. GIV-34 masonic and agriculture design. On reverse "Franklin" below a ship. On edge "Free Trade and Sailors Rights". Sheared rim. Base type 19.

Published ReferencesMcKearin & Wilson, _American Bottles & Flasks_, pg. 87.