Flask
Manufacturer
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CultureAmerican
Dateearly 19th century
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
Base: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
Base: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Donald A. Kilmer
Object number88.122
Not on view
DescriptionPitkin-type flask. Blown half-post method, pattern-molded olive green with 16 vertical ribs, flattened ovoid body, neck with flaring rim, raised kick with pontil scar. Crescent-shaped vertical crack 2.5" long. For other Pitkin type flasks see: 64.117.30-31 & GAMw.67.1.Published ReferencesMcKearin and Wilson, _American Bottles_, ill. 89, #7, p. 316-317, 331, for flask with a similar body.
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