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

Flask

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1850

MediumMold blown glass

DimensionsOverall: 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)

Credit LineGift of Charles Sibley

Object number79.215.12

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DescriptionFlask of mold-blown aqua glass. Pint sized. Decorated with an eagle with a plain oval frame beneath it, on both sides. Base type 1 with oxide residue on pontil scar. Sheared rim with a flat ring.

Published ReferencesMcKearin-Wilson, _American Bottles & Flasks_, pg. 576-577 (GII-92).