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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Flask
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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
Not on view
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.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera - 2006.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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