Collection Highlights
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
1805
1867.306
Oil on linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Figured flask
Object name
Figured flask
Date
1830-1845
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 7 x 5 x 2 in. ( 17.8 x 12.7 x 5.1 cm )
Description
Green lead glass figured flask blown in a full-size two-part mold (McKearin GV-5) with hand-tooled flared neck, ovoid body with horse-drawn railroad car on track with inscription "SUCCESS TO THE RAIL ROAD" on obverse and reverse, and flat base with blowpipe mark.
Credit Line
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number
1953.380
Marks
in relief: on obverse and reverse: "SUCCESS TO THE RAIL ROAD"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
