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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–c. 1884

Artist:

Alexander Chambers (American, 1819–1875) and/or David H. Chambers (American, 1822–1862)
A. & D. H. Chambers (American, 1841–1889)
Pittsburgh

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Americas

Artist

A. & D. H. Chambers (firm) (Manufacturer)

Title

Flask

Place

Pittsburgh (Object made in:)

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c. 1860–1884

Medium

Glass

Inscriptions

inscribed: "UNION"/"OLD RYE;" reverse: "A & DHC"/"PITTSBURGH"

Dimensions

H.: 19.7 cm (7 3/4 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Judge B. Fain Tucker

Reference Number

1963.1134

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