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

Half Pint Flask

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1840

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.5649

On View

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

DescriptionHalf pint flask; bluish aquamarine; tree in foliage; reverse bare branches with bird perched on branch at left edge; has large medial rib. Double collared smooth rim. Mold mark across bottom edges.

Published ReferencesSee McKearin, p. 580-582 #383-GX-16 "not definitely known".