flask

Object NameFlask

Pattern Number

GII-2

Made FromGlass

Dateabout 1820-1839

TechniqueMold-blown

SizeOverall H: 16.4 cm, W: 10.9 cm, D: Diam (max):

Accession Number60.4.134

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern
Modern

Place Made

United States

Physical DescriptionPale green glass; mold-blown; plain lip, pontil mark. Obverse: American Eagle, head turned to right, similar to GII-1 except tail feathers do not show below shield at right, oval frame with inner band of larger pearl beads, sixteen in number. Above eagle ten stars. Reverse: similar to obverse except only nine stars above eagle, instead of ten. Inscription: none. Edges: horizontally beaded with narrow vertical medial rib.
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