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The Game of Playing Department Store
1898
2000.715
Cardboard, wood, paper
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Luce Center
Figured flask
Object name
Figured flask
Date
1847-1855
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 6 3/4 x 4 7/8 x 2 1/4 in. ( 17.1 x 12.4 x 5.7 cm )
Description
Aquamarine lead glass figured flask blown in a two-part mold (McKearin GI-38) with plain lip, oval body with bust of George Washington on one side with inscription "THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY", bust of Zachary Taylor on the other side with inscription "GEN. TAYLOR NEVER SURRENDERS" along with name of maker, and pontil mark on base.
Credit Line
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number
1953.390
Marks
in relief: on obverse: "THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY"
in relief: on reverse: "DYOTTVILLE GLASS WORKS PHILAD.A / GEN.TAYLOR NEVER SURRENDERS"
Gallery Label
This flask reflects Taylor's growing popularity as a hero of the Mexican War and as a potential presidential candidate (see Kenneth M. Wilson, "American Glass, 1760-1930," vol. 1, p. 126).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.