Collection Highlights
Tool chest with tools
chest ca. 1790; tools ca. 1790-1850
L.1927.1
Outer case of painted pine; inner till of mahogany with ivory and brass.
Support the New-York Historical Society
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Figured flask
Object name
Figured flask
Date
1847-1855
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 7 7/8 x 5 1/2 x 3 in. ( 20 x 14 x 7.6 cm )
Description
Olive green lead glass figured flask blown in a two-part mold (McKearin GI-46) 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 and inscription "GEN. Z. TAYLOR" on reverse, and pontil mark on base.
Credit Line
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number
1937.960
Marks
in relief: on obverse: "THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY"
in relief: on reverse: "GEN. Z. TAYLOR"
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.
