New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Clam-Shell Bottle

Designer William T. Murphy

CultureAmerican

DateDecember 27, 1892

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 2 3/8 x 3 1/2 in. (6 x 8.9 cm)

Credit LineGift of Sheri Sandler in memory of Sam and Reba Sandler

Object number97.42.25

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DescriptionThis is a clam-shell shaped flask patented by William T. Murphy of New York City on December 27, 1892. The flask is in the shape of a clam shell. The shell is of clear glass painted in pink. The stopper is a cork. The patent photograph is illustrated in A.C. Revi's AMERICAN PRESSED GLASS AND FIGURE BOTTLES, page 374.