Collection Highlights
Santa Claus and his Works
Date:
1870
Object Number:
LIB.YC1870.Web
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Figured flask
Object Number:
1953.347
Date:
1835-1855
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 14 x 10.2 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Deep amber lead glass figured flask blown in a two-part mold (McKearin GIX-36) with hand-tooled flared lip, pear-shaped body with eight-pointed star, pearl, and fleur-de-lis surrounded by ribs with scrolling ends, and keyed base with pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
