Collection Highlights
Castle Garden, New York City
1859
1972.13
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Figured flask
Object name
Figured flask
Date
1858-1875
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 7 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. ( 19.7 x 11.4 x 4.4 cm )
Description
Aquamarine lead glass figured flask blown in a full-size two-part mold (McKearin GXI-22) with cylindrical neck with flat string rim and rectangular body with rounded shoulders; on obverse, figure of man in profile carrying short staff with pack standing on oval base, with inscription "FOR PIKE'S PEAK" above; on reverse, American eagle with banner above an oval frame; flat oval base with circular depression in center.
Credit Line
Purchase, Abbott-Lenox Fund
Object Number
1960.4
Marks
in relief: on obverse: "FOR PIKE'S PEAK"
written: in pencil on paper label affixed to neck: "Sm 65 / GIX[sic]-22"
Gallery Label
Production of these flasks was occasioned by the discovery of gold in the Pike's Peak region of Colorado in 1858. This one was purchased from the estate of George S. McKearin.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
