Figured Flasks
MakerPossibly made by
Westford Glass Company
(American, 1857 - 1873)
Dateabout 1860-1870
MediumMold-blown amber glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth of each flask): 9 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2in. (22.9 x 11.4 x 6.4cm)
ClassificationsGlassware
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1953.65.1-.2
DescriptionPair of figured flasks made of mold-blown amber glass. The flasks each have an inverted conical collar at the rim, a cylindrical neck, rounded shoulders and tapered sides, a flattened body, and a flat bottom. Both sides of each flask have raised decorations. One side of each flask has the arched word "TRAVELER's" over an eight-pointed, rounded star. Below this is the word "COMPANION". On the opposite side of each flask is a sheaf of grain or wheat, bound in the middle, with stalks curving to the left and right. Beneath and below the sheaf are a small crossed rake and a pitchfork. The bottom of flask .1 has an oval ring of light scratches and wear around the edge.
Status
Not on view
