Museum Collections
Luce Center
Flask: bust of George Washington
Object Number:
1999.4
Date:
ca. 1976
Medium:
Glass
Marks:
molded: on underside: "CHARLES JACQUIN et. Cie. Inc./AMERICA'S OLDEST/CORDIAL PRODUCERS/PHILA. PA. EST. 1884"
Description:
Cobalt blue figured glass flask in form of a bust of George Washington; molded mark on underside.
Gallery Label:
This flask was made around the time of the bicentennial in 1976 for the cordial bottler Charles Jacquin in Philadelphia.
Credit Line:
Gift of Ron Fuchs II in memory of Francis R. Fuchs
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.