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

Flask

Manufacturer Unknown
CultureAmerican
Dateearly 19th century
MediumMolded glass
DimensionsOverall: 7 7/8 in. (20 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.7233
Not on view
Description"Pitkin" type; emerald green; non-lead pint; made by German Half-post method; pattern molded in 24 rib mold; flattened ovoid shape, plain lip, double patterned and expanded, vertical ribbing over swirl to left (broken swirl design). Impressed bottom; rough pontil.

Published ReferencesSee McKearin, "AMERICAN BLOWN GLASS", p. 330, pl. 105 #1.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
1800-1850
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
1800-1850
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
early 19th century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Louisville Glass Works
ca. 1855-1873
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Coventry Glass Works
No Date
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Stiegel
No Date
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
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