GI-40

Object NameFlask

Made FromGlass

Dateabout 1847-about 1848

TechniqueMold-blown

SizeOverall H: 16.8 cm, W: 12 cm, D: Diam (max):

Accession Number60.4.41

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

American Historical Flasks

Place Made

United States

Physical DescriptionAmethyst glass; mold-blown; pontil mark, plain lip. Obverse: Washington, classical profile bust with queue tied with three ribbons, narrow band of toga showing; facing left. Reverese: Taylor profile bust in uniform, five buttons on coat, facing left. Inscription: above Washington "THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY"; reverse above Taylor "GEN. TAYLOR NEVER SURRENDERS". Edges: smooth.
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