flask

Object NameFlask

Made FromGlass

Date1840

Place MadeUnited States, MD, Baltimore, Fells Point

Techniquemold-blown

SizeOverall H: 14.7 cm, W: 9.5 cm, D: Diam (max):

Accession Number74.4.129

Credit LineBequest of Mrs. Jason Westerfield

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionBrownish, slightly smoky glass; mold-blown in a full-size mold. Flattened ovoid form; plain cylindrical neck; vertically ribbed edges; pontil mark; obverse: Baltimore Battle Monument, inscribed "BALTo" below; reverse: sailboat, inscribed "FELLS" above; inscribed "POINT" below.
Provenance

Source Estate of Mrs. Jason Westerfield