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Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804)
ca. 1793
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White marble
Related Person: Alexander Hamilton

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Flask

Flask
Object name 
Flask
Date 
1858-1862
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Bulkley, Fiske, & Co.
Medium 
Earthenware
Dimensions 
Overall: 5 1/4 x 6 x 2 3/4 in. ( 13.3 x 15.2 x 7 cm )
Description 
Molded yellowware round, flattened bottle with top loop handle; molded view of two hounds with rifle propped on stump on one side and satchel with fallen game: fowl and hare; mottled light brown glaze (Rockingham).
Credit Line 
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number 
1953.723
Marks 
raised: and molded on side: "B. F. & CO" impressed: on opposing side: "BULKLEY, FISKE, & CO./NEW YORK"
Gallery Label 
Bulkley, Fiske, & Co., Grocers, at 51 Vesey Street, were listed in New York City directories from 1858 to 1862.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.