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

Pitkin Flask

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureAmerican

Date1800-1850

MediumMold blown glass

DimensionsOverall: 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)
Base: 1 3/8 x 1 7/8 in. (3.5 x 4.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Willcox Ruffin

Object number64.117.31

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-3, Case 16

DescriptionPitkin type flask. Pattern mold blown deep olive amber in a thirty-six rib mold. Vertical and swirled ribbing to the left. Flattened circular body. Short neck spreading to a plain lip. "German half-post method". Slight kick, rough circular pontil scar.

Published ReferencesMcKearin & Wilson, _American Bottles and Flasks_, pg. 314-315, fig. 1, pl. 4.