Flask, Pocket
- Object Name:
- Flask, Pocket
- Object ID:
- 1954.029.147.1
- Creator:
- Dyottville Glass Works
- Place of Origin:
- Philadelphia, PA
- Date:
- circa 1848
- Description:
- Flask. Aquamarine blown and molded glass. Pint size; flattened ovoid body with cylindrical neck double collar and rounded lip. Front: Left facing profile portrait bust of George Washington with queue tied with three ribbons embossed in center of vertical oval panel. *THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY" embossed in semi-circle around top of profile. Reverse: Left facing profile portrait bust of Zachary Taylor in military uniform with high collar and epaulet. "GEN. TAYLOR NEVER SURRENDERS" embossed in semi-circle around top of profile. Vertical mold seams. Paper label "500" with "00" superscript and underlined.
- Material:
- Glass
- Dimensions:
- H-7.2 W-4.8 D-2.3 inches
- Credit Line:
- Bequest of Raymond D. Allen
- Subjects:
- Political campaigns, Elections, Heroes, Liquor
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