GI-40b

Object NameFlask

Made FromGlass

Dateabout 1847-about 1848

TechniqueMold-blown

SizeOverall H: 17.7 cm, W: 12.3 cm, D: Diam (max):

Accession Number60.4.43

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

United States

Physical DescriptionCornflower blue glass; mold-blown; plain lip, pontil mark. Obverse: Washington, classical profile bust with queue tied with three ribbons, facing left, narrow band of toga showing. Reverse: Taylor profile bust in uniform, facing left, four buttons on coat. Wide space between third and lowest button. Inscription: above Washington "THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY"; reverse above Taylor "GEN. TAYLOR NEVER SURRENDERS". Letters of inscriptions vary slightly from GI-40 and GI-40a. Edges: smooth.
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