Figured Flask
MakerMade by
Willington Glass Company
American, 1814 - 1872
Date1847-1872
MediumMold-blown olive green glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 7 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 2in. (19.1 x 9.5 x 5.1cm)
ClassificationsGlassware
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionMold-blown olive green figured flask with a thick applied ring at the 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 word "LIBERTY" above an eagle with outstretched wings, holding two halves of an oval wreath, or olive branch, in its talons. A shield is superimposed over the eagle's body. On the opposite side, at the shoulder, are the words, "WILLINGTON/ GLASS Co/ WEST WILLINGTON/ CONN". The side with the company name has several deep scratches in the surface of the glass.
Object number1953.67.1
MarkingsOn the opposite side of the flask from the raised eagle are the words, "WILLINGTON/ GLASS Co/ WEST WILLINGTON/ CONN".NotesHistorical Note: "Liberty" Flasks: "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)Subject Terms
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