Artist/Maker
Keene Glass Works
(active 1815 - 1841)
Related person
George Washington
(American, 1732 – 1799)
Related person
Andrew Jackson
(American, 1767 – 1845)
Figured flask
1820-1840
Place madeKeene, New Hampshire, United States, North America
Glass
Overall: 6 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 17.1 x 11.4 x 6.4 cm )
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
1953.382
DescriptionOlive-amber non-lead glass figured flask blown in a two-part mold (McKearin GI-31); hand-tooled flared lip, oval body with bust of George Washington with inscription "WASHINGTON" on one side, bust of Andrew Jackson with inscription "JACKSON" on the other side, and pontil mark on base.Markingsin relief: on obverse; "WASHINGTON"
in relief: on reverse; "JACKSON"
ClassificationsGLASS
