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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: 8 1/8 x 5 3/4 x 3 in. ( 20.6 x 14.6 x 7.6 cm )
Description
Light sapphire blue lead glass figured flask blown in a two-part mold (McKearin GI-37) with hand-tooled flared lip, oval body with bust of George Washington and inscription "THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY" on obverse, bust of Zachary Taylor with inscription "GEN. TAYLOR NEVER SURRENDERS" along with name of maker on reverse, and pontil mark on base.
Credit Line
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number
1937.744
Marks
on obverse:: "THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY"
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).
Provenance
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
