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Figured flask

Dyottville Glass Works

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teardrop-shaped flask made of blue-green glass with a narrow neck. The flask features an embossed portrait of a man on its body. The portrait is encircled by embossed text that reads THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY. The flask appears to have a slight sheen, with some bubbles visible inside the glass. The background behind the flask transitions from dark gray at the top to white at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1847–55
Medium
Blown-molded glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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