GI-70

Object NameFlask

Made FromGlass

Dateabout 1824-about 1828

TechniqueMold-blown

SizeOverall H: 19.6 cm, W: 9.8 cm, D: Diam (max):

Accession Number60.4.72

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Exhibitions

American Historical Flasks

Place Made

United States

Physical DescriptionAquamarine glass; mold-blown; plain lip, pontil mark. Obverse: Jackson, small profile, facing right. Reverse: Masonic Emblems. In the centre Mosaic pavement with column at right and left, surmounted by archway with keystone. Within columns letter "G" above open book with square and compasses. Above arch radiant all-seeing eye. At left of archway blazing sun and beneath that the trowel, setting maul and naked heart. At right of archway quarter moon and stars. Beneath that appears the triangular form of the seven lighted tapers, with the beehive beneath. Below pavement, cross bones and coffin with spade at right and sprig of acacia at left. Inscription: "J T" at top and "A JACKSON" in semi-circle above bust; at base of flask "OHIO" in narrow frame. Edges: corrugated horizontally.
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