GII-54

Object NameEagle/Flag Flask

Maker Coffin & Hay

Made FromGlass

Dateabout 1836-1842

TechniqueMold-blown

SizeOverall H: 17.4 cm, W: 12.5 cm, D: Diam (max):

Accession Number60.4.184

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

American Historical Flasks

Place Made

United States

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.
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