GIX-26
Object NameScroll Flask
Made FromGlass
Dateabout 1836-about 1840
Place MadeUnited States
Techniquemold-blown
SizeH: 18.3 cm
Accession Number60.4.418
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Made in Western Pennsylvania, Early Decorative Arts
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionAquamarine glass; mold-blown; plain lip, pontil mark. Obverse: heart shaped frame with scrolls; between scrolls in straight line inscription "S. M'KEE"; in upper part of frame large eight-pointed star and similar eight-pointed star in space above frame. Reverse: similar to obverse except upper star is nine-pointed and name is omitted from frame; the stars on this flask are exceptionally large. Edges: heavy vertical medial rib.Provenance
Source
McKearin Antiques
