Collection Highlights
We mourn our country's loss
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.55
Medium:
Paper, linen backing
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Figured flask
Object Number:
1953.380
Date:
1830-1845
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 5 x 2 in. ( 17.8 x 12.7 x 5.1 cm )
Marks:
in relief: on obverse and reverse: "SUCCESS TO THE RAIL ROAD"
Description:
Green non-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
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
