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

Flask

Manufacturer Louisville Glass Works

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1855-1873

MediumMold blown glass

DimensionsOverall: 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Paul Brandwein

Object number79.166.47

On View

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

DescriptionFlask of mold blown aquamarine glass. Quart sized. GII-31. Design of an eagle in an irregular oval medallion surrounded by vertical ribbing. Reverse is the same. Plain sheared rim. Base type 19.

Published ReferencesMcKearin & Wilson, _American Bottles and Flasks_, pg. 564-565 and 170-172.