Collection Highlights
Kerchief
ca. 1848
1941.103
Cotton
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Luce Center
Flask
Object name
Flask
Date
1849-1852
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 10 5/8 x 4 3/4 x 4 5/8 in. ( 27 x 12.1 x 11.7 cm )
Description
Molded yellowware flask in form of an upright man, whose hat forms the opening, wearing a suit under a long cloak that he holds closed with his concealed hand and clutches in his other; exterior in mottled brown glaze (Rockingham).
Credit Line
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number
1937.638
Marks
impressed: on base in circle: "Lyman Fenton & Co./Fentons/ENAMEL/PATENTED/1849/BENNINGTON, Vt."
Gallery Label
This flask is also known as the "Coachman" bottle. The original design is attributed to English modeler Daniel Greatbach.
Provenance
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
