Figured Bottle (Calabash)
Manufacturer: Probably Millford Glass Works (American, 1838-1860)
Date: 1851-1855
Dimensions:
9 7/16 in. (23.9 cm)
Medium: glass
Place of Origin: probably Millford (Milford), New Jersey, United States
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number: 1917.438
DescriptionAquamarine green coloring. Blown in a full-size mold (McKearin G.I-112) of two vertical sections and a base plate.
On the obverse: above furled flags, a full-face bust of Lajos Kossuth in uniform.
On the reverse: a steam frigate sailing left. The concave base has a large red iron-oxide pontil mark.
Capacity: one quart.
On the obverse: above furled flags, a full-face bust of Lajos Kossuth in uniform.
On the reverse: a steam frigate sailing left. The concave base has a large red iron-oxide pontil mark.
Capacity: one quart.
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