Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Consummation of Empire
1836
1858.3
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Figured flask
Object name
Figured flask
Date
1835-1855
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 7 1/4 x 5 x 2 in. ( 18.4 x 12.7 x 5.1 cm )
Description
Aquamarine lead glass figured flask blown in a two-part mold (McKearin GIX-20) with hand-tooled flared lip, oval impression below neck, pear-shaped body with scroll patterning and two stars, and pontil mark on base.
Credit Line
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number
1953.360
Gallery Label
According to Helen McKearin and Kenneth M. Wilson, this type of flask typically has a keyed base ("American Bottles & Flasks," p. 622).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
