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Flask

A work made of glass.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of glass.

Date:

1860–75

Artist:

Artist unknown (American, 19th century)
Probably Midwest

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Americas

Artist

Artist unknown

Title

Flask

Place

Midwest (Object Probably made in)

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c. 1860–1875

Medium

Glass

Inscriptions

inscribed: "MY COUNTRY", reverse with prospector to right and inscribed: "FOR PIKE'S PEAK".

Dimensions

H.: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Judge B. Fain Tucker

Reference Number

1963.1131

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