GII-52

Object NameEagle/Flag Flask

Maker Coffin & Hay

Made FromGlass

Dateabout 1836-1842

TechniqueMold-blown

SizeOverall H: 17.1 cm, W: 12.4 cm, D: Diam (max):

Accession Number60.4.182

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

United States

Physical DescriptionAmber glass; mold-blown; plain lip, pontil mark. Obverse: designs on oval panels; American Eagle, head, shoulders and wings only; resting on large shield. Eagle's head turned to left; wings partly raised and dropping parallel with each side of shield. Shield with seven wide vertical bars and very narrow horizontal bars above. Beneath shield crossed olive and palm branches. Reverse: United States Flag with thirteen small stars furled on tall standard. Inscription: "FOR OUR" at left of lower part of flag, "COUNTRY" at right.
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