GII-66

Object NameEagle/Anchor Flask

Made FromGlass

Date1857-1863

TechniqueMold-blown

SizeOverall H: 20.6 cm, W: 11.5 cm, D: Diam (max):

Accession Number60.4.197

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

United States

Physical DescriptionClear green glass; mold-blown; plain lip, pontil mark. Obverse: American Eagle, head turned to left, wings partly raised and left slightly foreshortened. Large shield with six bars on eagle's breast. Eagle stands on large laurel wreath; above eagle seven five-pointed stars. Reverse: large anchor, in diagonal position across flask; above anchor ribbon frame with inscription "NEW LONDON"; below anchor similar frame with inscription "GLASS WORKS". Edges: smooth.
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