GII-54
Object NameEagle/Flag Flask
Maker
Coffin & Hay
Made FromGlass
Dateabout 1836-1842
Place MadeUnited States
TechniqueMold-blown
SizeOverall H: 17.4 cm, W: 12.5 cm, D: Diam (max):
Accession Number60.4.184
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
American Historical Flasks
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionPale olive green glass; mold-blown; plain lip, pontil mark. Obverse: designs on oval panels; American Eagle, head erect and turned to left, body inclined in same direction; wings partly raised. Eagle stands on shield with six broad vertical bars. Sun rays surround eagle's head and tips of wings drop down parallel to upper part of shield; below shield extending upward on either side olive and palm branches tied at centre. Reverse: United States Flag with twenty stars, furled on standard. Inscription: "FOR OUR COUNTRY." in semi-circle below flag. Edges: fine vertical ribbing.Provenance
Source
McKearin Antiques
