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Pint flask

Lancaster Glass Works

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The flask is made of blue-green glass. The body of the flask is oval with a narrow neck and small mouth. The flask features an embossed design of a flower and leaves on the front. Above the design, the text "LANCASTER GLASS WORKS" is embossed in an arc. The flask has a smooth, glossy finish. The background of the image is gray, with a shadow cast by the flask.

Artwork Details

Date
1850–60
Medium
Free-blown molded aquamarine glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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