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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Half Pint Flask
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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
On view
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".
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