Figured flask

possibly 1851-1855

Place made, possiblyMilford, New Jersey, United States

Glass

Overall: 9 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 24.8 x 14 x 11.4 cm )

Bequest of Randall J. LeBoeuf, Jr., 1976

INV.14410

Lajos Kossuth (1802-1894) was the leader of the failed Hungarian Revolution of 1848-1850. On October 15, 1851 he landed in New York to begin a tour of the United States to raise money and political support for his cause. Though popular with the American public, he was unsuccessful in his attempt to gain money or government recognition. Samuel Huffsey was a Philadelphia glass retailer between 1851-1857; Philip Doflein was a Philadelphia mold maker between 1842-1899.

DescriptionDark blue-green, non-lead glass bottle blown in a full-sized, three-part mold, embossed with a bust of Lajos Kossuth with flags and the inscription "LOUIS KOSSUTH" on the obverse; steam frigate with inscription "U.S. Steam Frigate Mississippi" and "S. HUFFSEY" on the reverse; bottle is calabash-shaped with molded ribs, applied and tooled collar; pontil mark on bottom.

MarkingsEmbossed on obverse: "LOUIS KOSSUTH"; embossed on reverse: "U.S. STEAM FRIGATE / MISSISSIPPI"; embossed on paddlewheel: "S. HUFFSEY"; embossed on bottom: "P.H. DOFLEIN / MOULD MAKER / NTH 5T ST. 84"

ClassificationsGLASS