Collection Highlights
The Game of Playing Department Store
1898
2000.715
Cardboard, wood, paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Figured flask
Object name
Figured flask
Date
1820-1840
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 6 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 17.1 x 11.4 x 6.4 cm )
Description
Olive-amber lead glass figured flask blown in a two-part mold (McKearin GI-31); hand-tooled flared lip, oval body with bust of George Washington with inscription "WASHINGTON" on one side, bust of Andrew Jackson with inscription "JACKSON" on the other side, and pontil mark on base.
Credit Line
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number
1953.382
Marks
in relief: on obverse; "WASHINGTON"
in relief: on reverse; "JACKSON"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
