Collection Highlights
Dressing table
Date:
1795-1810
Object Number:
INV.14982
Medium:
Probably New York mahogany, white pine, yellow poplar, other inlays
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Figured flask: General Taylor never surrenders
Object Number:
1953.391
Date:
1847-1855
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 17.1 x 12.1 x 5.7 cm )
Marks:
in relief: on obverse: "THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY"
in relief: on reverse: "GEN. TAYLOR NEVER SURRENDERS"
Description:
Light aquamarine, slightly opaque lead glass figured flask blown in a two-part mold (McKearin GI-40) with hand-tooled flared lip, oval body with bust of George Washington and inscription ""THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY" on obverse, bust of Zachary Taylor and inscription "GEN. TAYLOR NEVER SURRENDERS" on reverse, and pontil mark on base.
Gallery Label:
This flask reflects Taylor's growing popularity as a hero of the Mexican War and as a potential presidential candidate (see Kenneth M. Wilson, "American Glass, 1760-1930," vol. 1, p. 126).
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
