Flask, Pocket
- Object Name:
- Flask, Pocket
- Object ID:
- 1954.029.108
- Creator:
- Dyottville Glass Works
- Place of Origin:
- Philadelphia, PA
- Date:
- circa 1848
- Description:
- Flask. Aquamarine blown and molded glass; plain neck, smooth mouth. Designs on oval panels; front: George Washington (bust) in profile with long queue, facing left. Broad band of toga shows. In arc above head, "THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY". Reverse: bust of General Zachary Taylor, in profile, facing left, wearing uniform. Encircling bust: "I HAVE ENDEAVORED TO DO MY DUTY". Sides of flask are not ribbed. Rough pontil on bottom.
- Material:
- Glass
- Dimensions:
- H-8.3 W-5.7 D-3.2 inches
- Credit Line:
- Bequest of Raymond D. Allen
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