Flask

Object number83.12.1
Date1850-1875
MediumGlass
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Chapter of the Early American Glass Club
DescriptionDark olive or black blown glass flask. Obverse has relief of eagle with head to left holding pennant and grasping arrows with text within oval beneath; on reverse, same eagle with blank oval below.Dimensions8 x 4.75 in. (20.3 x 12.1 cm)
MarksOn oval on obverse, "PITTSBURGH (arched) / PA"
Label TextThe dark color protected the contents from light. Pittsburgh
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