Flask, Pocket
- Object Name:
- Flask, Pocket
- Object ID:
- 1954.029.031
- Creator:
- Kensington Glass Works
- Place of Origin:
- Philadelphia, PA
- Date:
- 1818-1830
- Description:
- Flask. Aquamarine blown and molded glass. Pint size. Flattened ovoid body with cylindrical neck and plain lip. Front: Right facing profile of frigate at sea with "FRANKLIN" embossed beneath, on vertical oval panel. "FREE TRADE AND / SAILORS RIGHTS" embossed on band around panel. Reverse: Masonic arch and columns on pavement of 22 widely-spaced bricks. "Farmer's Arms," sheaf of wheat with tools points to left. Scrolled bracket beneath arch. "KENSINGTON GLASS / WORKS PHILADELPHIA" embossed on band around panel. Paper label rectangular clipped corners red border with obscured writing in 2 lines: McK [257] / -0-".
- Material:
- Glass
- Dimensions:
- H-6.8 W-4.5 D-2.5 inches
- Credit Line:
- Bequest of Raymond D. Allen
- Subjects:
- Free trade & protection, Human rights, Ships, War, Trade, Sailors, Agriculture, Farmers, Masonry, Liquor
Electronic Resources are only available to New Hampshire Historical Society members. To access electronic resources, please join the New Hampshire Historical Society.