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Flask

Mount Vernon Glass Works

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dark green glass bottle with an oval body and a short neck. The bottle is made of dark green glass and has an oval body with rounded edges. The top of the bottle is narrower than the body, forming a short neck. The body of the bottle features a raised design in the center, depicting an image of a crest or coat of arms. The crest includes a shield and what appears to be a crow or other bird on top. The design appears to be a raised relief. The background of the image is a gradient of gray, with the bottle casting a shadow on the right side. The bottle is labeled "Flask" and produced by "Mount Vernon Glass Works".

Artwork Details

Date
1835–40
Medium
Free-blown molded green glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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