GI-64

Object NameWhiskey Flask with Portrait of Harrison and Log Cabin

Made FromGlass

Date1840

TechniqueMold-blown

SizeH: 17 cm

Accession Number60.4.66

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

American Historical Flasks

Heads of State

Place Made

United States, PA, Pittsburgh

Physical DescriptionLight green glass; mold-blown; plain lip, pontil mark. Obverse: Harrison, full three-quarter view facing left in elaborate uniform showing triple row of laurel branches on breast. Reverse: log cabin, tall door with latch string, window with four panes at right. Chimney on roof is capped and on peak at right United States flag with eight stars, on staff, flag blowing to left over roof. Below cabin large plow at left and cider barrel at right. Inscription: "Wm H. HARRISON" in semi-circle above bust. Edges: horizontal beading with vertical medial rib.
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