GV-6
Object NameRailroad Flask
Made FromGlass
Date1820-1839
Place MadeUnited States
TechniqueMold-blown
SizeH: 17.1 cm
Accession Number60.4.339
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; horse pulling cart on rail, cart filled with kegs; similar to GV-5 but lettering slightly smaller and inscription runs in reverse direction; "SUCCESS" being above the horse and cart and "TO THE RAILROAD" below. The wheels of the cart have twelve spokes and the bottom line of the wagon box runs parallel with the horizontal wheel spokes, forming double lines through the wheels same as in GV-4. Reverse: similar to obverse but the "T" in "THE" is opposite the angle of the tie. Edges: vertically ribbed, heavy medial rib.Provenance
Source
McKearin Antiques
