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Pint flask

Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped green glass pint flask. A raised oval on the front contains a relief profile portrait of George Washington facing left. Above the portrait, the word "WASHINGTON" is raised and arched. The top of the flask is rounded and short. The flask is made of dark olive green glass with some bubbles.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1828–40
Medium
Free-blown molded green glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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