Pocket flask

Object Number: 
1953.444
Date: 
1790-1830
Medium: 
Glass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 13.3 x 8.3 x 5.7 cm )
Description: 
Green pattern-molded glass pocket flask made by the half-post method; with straight finish, ovoid body with thirty-six ribs twisted to the right, slight push-up, and ground pontil mark.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group