Collection Highlights
Builder's Model of the U.S.S. "Monitor"
1862
1862.9
Wood, metal
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Figured flask
Object name
Figured flask
Date
1815-1830
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 6 x 4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 15.2 x 10.2 x 6.4 cm )
Description
Amber-green lead glass flask blown in a two part mold (McKearin GVIII-9); bottle has hand-tooled flared neck, rounded shoulders, and an angular body with an oval sunburst (29 rays) eminating from central oval with inscription "KEEN[sic]" on one side and "P & W" on other with ribbing down edges; flat base with light pontil mark.
Credit Line
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number
1953.341
Marks
embossed: on obverse, "KEEN"
embossed: on reverse "P & W"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
