Flask
Object number2018.27.123
Manufacturer
William Frank and Sons
Date1872-1876
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumGlass
Credit LineGift of Jay Apt
DescriptionBrown glass flask. Narrow neck with ring just below mouth and threaded interior. Body narrows toward base. Flat sides. Raised text on one side near bottom is patent date and inventor name.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 6.25 × 2.938 × 1.625 in. (15.9 × 7.5 × 4.1 cm)MarksRaised text on one side near bottom "PATD AUG 6TH 1872 / H FRANK".
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.
Related person
Himan Frank
Previous owner
Dr. Jerome Apt III
Related person
William Frank
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1860-1870