Figured Flasks
MakerMade by
Westford Glass Company
(American, 1857 - 1873)
Date1857-1873
MediumMold-blown dark olive-green glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth of .2): 7 1/2 x 3 5/8 x 2 1/8in. (19.1 x 9.2 x 5.4cm)
Primary Dimensions (height x width x depth of .3): 7 5/8 x 3 3/4 x 2in. (19.4 x 9.5 x 5.1cm)
ClassificationsGlassware
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1967.97.2-.3
DescriptionPair of figured flasks made of mold-blown dark olive-green glass. Each figured flask has a double collar at the rim, a short cylindrical neck, rounded shoulders that curve down to tapered sides, a flattened body, and a smooth, flat bottom. The flasks share the same two patterns of raised decoration; one pattern is on one side of each flask, and the other pattern is on the other side. On one side is a sheaf of grain or wheat, bound in the middle, with tall stalks curving to the left and right. Beneath and below the sheaf are a small crossed rake and pitchfork. On the opposite side are the deeply curved words, "WESTFORD GLASS Co" over "WESTFORD/ CONN".
The side of flask .2 with the wheat has some minor wear and light scratches to the raised decoration. Both sides of flask .3 have some light wear in the middle. The shoulder of flask .3, above the wheat, has a small, round, white sticker with the letter "R" hand-written in pencil.
The side of flask .2 with the wheat has some minor wear and light scratches to the raised decoration. Both sides of flask .3 have some light wear in the middle. The shoulder of flask .3, above the wheat, has a small, round, white sticker with the letter "R" hand-written in pencil.
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