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

Gemel Flask

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureAmerican

Date19th century

MediumBlown glass | Non-lead glass

DimensionsOverall: 8 3/4 x 4 in. (22.2 x 10.2 cm)
Base: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Willcox Ruffin

Object number64.117.19

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-3, Case 22

DescriptionGemel standing flask of blown non-lead formula glass. Aquamarine with opaque white loops. Body consists of two flattened oval bottles joined at the base. The necks point in opposite directions. Circular foot. Rough pontil.

Published ReferencesSpillman, _Glass Bottles, Lamps & Other Objects_, figs. 164 and 165.