Flask
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1859-1875
MediumMold blown glass
DimensionsOverall: 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm)
Inscribed"UNION".
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Paul Brandwein
Object number78.332
Not on view
DescriptionFlask of mold blown amber glass. Clasped hands design. Above this is "UNION" and 13 stars, a shield design, and a plain oval medallion. Reverse design of cannon, cannon balls, and a flag pole with a flag. Nick on rim, poor impression.Published ReferencesMcKearin & Wilson, _American Bottles & Flasks_, GXIII-41, pg. 655. Innes, _Pittsburgh Glass_, pg. 214 & 217 similar.
1762-1763
1762-1763
Alexander Gardner
1865
