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

Washington-Taylor Portrait Flask

Manufacturer Unknown

ManufacturerPossibly Dyottville Glass Works (American)

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1850

MediumMold blown glass

DimensionsOverall: 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 3/16 in. (3 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number0.594

On View

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

DescriptionMold-blown, aqua, quart -- one side profile bust labeled "The Father of His Country" and reverse profile bust "Gen. Taylor Never Surrenders"; McKearin #GI-41 (similar) base type 25, rough pontil, sheared rim.

Published ReferencesMcKearin-Wilson. _American Bottles and Flasks_. p. 535, similar to GI-41 but quart size.