GV-4
Object NameRailroad Flask
Made FromGlass
Dateabout 1830
Place MadeUnited States, NH, Keene
TechniqueMold-blown
SizeOverall H: 17.1 cm, W: 11.2 cm, D: Diam (max):
Accession Number60.4.337
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
American Historical Flasks
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionAquamarine glass; mold-blown; plain lip, pontil mark. Obverse: designs on oval panels; horse pulling cart to left on rail, cart filled with kegs; similar to GV-3, lettering nearly identical in form and placement but showing a lighter cutting in the mold (the mane does not show on neck of horse). The bottom of wagon box runs parallel with the horizontal wheel spokes forming double lines through the wheels. The "A" in "RAIL" is not connected at the bottom with the "I" as in GV-3 and the "A" and "D" of "ROAD" are not connected. Reverse: horse pulling cart, similar to GV-3 but with same difference in bottom of wagon box and wheels and mane lacking on neck of horse. Edges: vertically ribbed, heavy medial rib.Provenance
Source
McKearin Antiques
