Washington and Eagle Flask Manufacturer: Kensington Glassworks (American, 1816–ca. 1833)

1830–50

American Decorative Arts

By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
Medium

Aquamarine mold-blown glass

Dimensions

7 3/8 × 4 3/8 × 2 3/4 in. (18.73 × 11.11 × 6.99 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Glen Wright

Accession Number

1941.150

Geography

Manufactured in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Culture

American

Period

19th century

Classification

Containers

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Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

flasks (bottles)

Inscriptions

"GENERAL WASHINGTON" in arc around bust on obverse. "ADAMS & JEFFERSON JULY 4. A.D. 1776" flanking medial rib on obverse. "E. PLURIBUS UNUM" in arc above eagle on reverse. "T.W.D." in plaque on reverse. "KENSINGTON GLASS WORKS PHILADELPHIA" flanking medial rib on reverse.

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