GII-52
Object NameEagle/Flag Flask
Maker
Coffin & Hay
Made FromGlass
Dateabout 1836-1842
Place MadeUnited States
TechniqueMold-blown
SizeOverall H: 17.1 cm, W: 12.4 cm, D: Diam (max):
Accession Number60.4.182
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
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.Provenance
Source
McKearin Antiques
