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

Flask

Manufacturer Louisville Glass Works

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1855-1873

MediumMold blown glass

DimensionsOverall: 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of Thomas P. Chisman

Object number80.249

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DescriptionFlask of mold blown emerald green glass. Quart sized. GII-31. Comparatively scarce design of an eagle in an irregular oval medallion surrounded by vertical ribbing. Reverse is decorated the same. Rim is tooled broad round with lower bevel. Base type 19. Similar to aquamarine one GA.79.16.

Published ReferencesMcKearin & Wilson, _American Bottles and Flasks_, pg. 172.