GI-37

Object NameFlask

Maker Dyottville Glass Works

Made FromNon-lead Glass

Dateabout 1847-1848

Place MadeUnited States, PA, Philadelphia

TechniqueBlown-molded

SizeQuart

Accession Number50.4.501

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionFlask. Non-lead glass, deep wine color; blown-molded; wide flattened ellipsoid body, cylindrical neck, plain lip; on each side, oval panel with relief decoration -- on one, the inscription "THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY" arching above classical profile bust of Washington with queue and facing left; on reverse, inscription "GEN. TAYLOR NEVER SURRENDERS" arching above profile bust of Taylor facing left, and above the panel, the inscription "DYOTTVILLE GLASS WORKS PHILAD.A; smooth base.
Provenance

Source George S. McKearin (b. 1874) - 1950-07-31