GVI-5

Object NameFlask

Maker Baltimore Glass Works

Made FromGlass

Dateabout 1846-about 1850

Place MadeUnited States

TechniqueMold-blown

SizeOverall H: 20.8 cm, W: 14.2 cm, D: Diam (max):

Accession Number60.4.350

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

American Historical Flasks

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionLight olive green glass; mold-blown; plain lip, pontil mark. Obverse: designs on oval panels; Washington Monument with statue, similar to GVI-4 but monument is different; base is larger and step railing of the door faces right instead of left; the letters in "BALTIMORE" are smaller; inscription is below monument. Reverse: large ear of corn similar to GVI-4 but ear of corn and top of stalk smaller; design not in such high relief; above in semi-circle "CORN FOR THE WORLD" with letters smaller than GVI-4. Edges: smooth.
Provenance

Source McKearin Antiques