Flask
Object number2018.27.120
Manufacturer
William Frank and Sons
Date1866-1875
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumGlass; Paper; Adhesive; Ink
Credit LineGift of Jay Apt
DescriptionAqua glass flask. Raised decoration on each side. One side has, from top to bottom: arched line of stars; raised text; shield shape with clasped hands at top and maker's mark in an oval at bottom; and shield is flanked by two branches. Other side has cannon on carriage with American flag on a flagpole to the left; flagpole has cannonballs at base; below the cannon decoration is a circular paper label with printed text.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 7.625 × 4.125 × 2 in. (19.4 × 10.5 × 5.1 cm)InscriptionsOne side has raised text just below shoulder "UNION".
One side has a circular paper label with printed text "BLASKE / COLLECTION".
Underside has rounded rectangular paper label with handwritten text in ink "H-1127 / 1966".
MarksOne side has raised text inside an oval "WM FRANK & SONS / PITT."
Historical NotesWilliam Frank & Sons glass flask. William Frank was one of Jay Apt’s ancestors on his mother’s side, his great-great grandfather. Jay Apt’s mother collected this object and gifted it to Jay Apt.
Previous owner
Dr. Jerome Apt III
Related person
William Frank
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