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Flask, Pocket

Object Name:
Flask, Pocket
Object ID:
1954.029.107
Creator:
Keene (Marlboro Street) Glass Works
Place of Origin:
Keene, NH
Date:
1815-1841
Description:
Flask. Amber blown and molded glass; Flattened ovoid body with curved shoulder and short, cylindrical neck; Masonic Arch, pillars and pavement. All-seeing eye, open book with square and compasses, radiant triangle. To left of arch, radiant sun and crossbones. Six stars to right of arch. Reverse: American Eagle with shield on breast, wings partly raised clutching arrows left and olive branch right with talons. Ribbon above. Oval frame below eagle. Vertical mold seams; rough pontil mark on bottom. Paper label rectangle with clipped corners "400" with zeros superscript with line underneath. Cork stopper.
Material:
Glass
Dimensions:
H-6.35 W-3.5 D-2.1 inches
Credit Line:
Bequest of Raymond D. Allen
Subjects:
Eagle, Ribbons, Masonry, Symbols
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