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Glass Flask with Cork Stopper

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1830-1850

GUSN

GUSN-310736

Description

Green glass flask with cork stopper. Molded images of a horse and cart with the phrase "Success to the railroad" on one side and a spread-winged eagle and stars on the other. Oval shape with neck.

Details

Descriptive Terms

flasks (bottles)
glass (material)
Vessel
Bottle
Flask
Flask

Inscription

"SUCCESS TO THE RAILROAD"

Additional Identification Number

1299.31
CMW #20
MW #123

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

7 1/2 x 1 (HxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Joan Pearson Watkins Trust

Accession Number

2015.62.31

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