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

Pitkin Flask

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureAmerican

Date1800-1850

MediumMold blown glass

DimensionsOverall: 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
Base: 1 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (3.8 x 5.7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Willcox Ruffin

Object number64.117.30

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DescriptionPitkin type flask. Pattern mold blown light aquamarine in a thirty-rib mold. Vertical and swirled ribbing to the right. Flattened ovoid body. Short neck spreading to a plain lip. "German half-post method".

Published ReferencesMcKearin & Wilson, _American Bottles and Flasks_, pg. 316-317, fig. 9.