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Object NameFlask
Pattern Number
  • GI-19
Maker Baltimore Glass Works
Made FromGlass
Dateabout 1825-1840
Place MadeUnited States
TechniqueBlown-molded
SizeOverall H: 18.2 cm, W: 11.2 cm, D: Diam (max):
Accession Number60.4.20
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionDeep amber glass; blown-molded; plain lip, pontil mark. Obverse: Washington, profile facing left, Roman nose. Different arrangement of hair, long queue; uniform with epaulet. Reverse: Battle Monument, Baltimore. Inscription: "WASHINGTON." in semi-circle above bust. Reverse: "BALTIMORE GLASS. WORKS.". Small period or pitmark after "GLASS".
Provenance
Source McKearin Antiques
wall mirror
Court Glasshouse
about 1580-1595
Matchables
Corning Inc.
scientific instrument
Corning Inc.
probably 1970-1989
Vizner Collection
František Vízner
2010