Flask
Object number2018.27.121
Manufacturer
William Frank and Sons
Date1866-1875
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumGlass; Paper; Adhesive; Ink
Credit LineGift of Jay Apt
DescriptionAqua glass flask. Narrow neck with ring just below mouth. Body narrows toward base. One continuous mold seam. 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. Concave circular space on underside at center.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 7.375 × 4.188 × 1.938 in. (18.7 × 10.6 × 4.9 cm)InscriptionsOne side has raised text just below shoulder "UNION".
MarksOne side has raised text inside an oval "W. FRANK & SONS / PITTS."
Historical NotesFlask made by William Frank & Sons. 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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