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Pint Flask
American
about 1830
Place of Creation: Coventry, CT, United States
Medium/Technique
Glass, figured and moulded
Dimensions
17.5 x 11.1 cm (6 7/8 x 4 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
William H. Fenn III Glass Collection
Accession Number1978.965
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsGlass
DescriptionOlive amber pint flask. Designs in oval panels. Obverse has horse pulling cart to left on rail, cart filled with kegs. The side of the cart is subdivided into 6 quadrangular panels containing a pattern of ribs radiating from a central dot; only a portion of a panel appears over each wheel. Inscription in large letters "SUCCESS TO THE RAILROAD" reading in semicircle from top of panel above horse and cart to bottom of panel. The wheels of the cart have 12 spokes and the bottom line of the wagon box runs parallel with the horizontal wheel spokes, forming double lines through the wheels. Reverse is similar to obverse, but the "T" in "THE" is opposite the angle of the tie. Plain lip, pontil mark, edges are vertically ribbed, heavy medial rib.
ProvenanceGift of Mrs. William H. Fenn III, Yorklyn SR 21, Mt Cuba, Delaware