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Quart figured flask

Maker: Dyottville Glass Works (active about 1833–1839)
American
1847–48
Place of Creation: Philadelphia, PA, United States

Medium/Technique Glass, molded and figured
Dimensions 21.0 x 14.3 cm (8 1/4 x 5 5/8 in.)
Credit Line William H. Fenn III Glass Collection
Accession Number1978.963
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsGlass

DescriptionQuart size blue green flask. Obverse has Washington, classical profile bust with queue, facing left, broad band of toga showing. Above Washington "The Father of his Country" in semicircle. Reverse has General Taylor profile bust in uniform, four buttons on coat, facing left. Above Taylor "Gen. Taylor Never Surrenders".
ProvenanceGift of Mrs. William H. Fenn III, Yorklyn SR 21, Mt Cuba, Delaware