Figured Flask
MakerMade by
Willington Glass Company
American, 1814 - 1872
Date1850-1872
MediumMold-blown olive green glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 9 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2in. (22.9 x 11.4 x 6.4cm)
ClassificationsGlassware
Credit LineGift of the Aetna Life Insurance Company, through Willard C. Cousins
DescriptionMold-blown olive green figured flask with an inverted conical rim, a cylindrical neck, rounded shoulders that curve to tapered sides, a flattened body, and a flat bottom. Both sides of the figured flask have different raised decorations and raised words. On one side is the raised word "LIBERTY" above an eagle with outstretched wings, holding two halves of an oval wreath, or olive branch, in its claws. A shield is superimposed over the eagle's body. On the opposite side are the raised words "WILLINGTON/ GLASS, Co/ WEST WILLINGTON/ CONN". The side of the figured flask with the eagle has an indentation at the wreath.
Object number1952.82.0
MarkingsOn the opposite side of the flask from the raised eagle are the words "WILLINGTON/ GLASS, Co/ WEST WILLINGTON/ CONN". The bottom of the figured flask has a small, oval, white sticker with the number "1647", hand-written in pencil.NotesHistorical Note: "Liberty" flasks, or "Eagle" flasks as they were called on original Willington Glass Company price lists, came in 1/2 pint, 1 pint, and 1 quart capacities. (Hunt 4/14/2005)On View
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