Flask

Object/Artifact

Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute

Name/Title

Flask

Description

Ovular shaped bottle, with a narrow, flat base. No clear distinction between body and shoulders. Relatively short and thin neck. Champagne finish.

Made/Created

Date made

1815 - 1870

Notes

Open Pontil

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Front of bottle

Transcription

Face of George Washington with the words "Father of the Country" in a semi circle above it

Material/Technique

Embossed

Dimensions

Height

19.05 cm

Width

11.43 cm

Material

Glass

Color

Pale Turquoise

Location

* Untyped Location

Mezzanine East Case

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

General Notes

Note Type

Historical Note

Note

Figured flasks were quite popular during this era because they were both functional and decorative typically having ornate embossing, designs, and/or molded features. Due to their esthetic and decorative nature, these flasks were infrequently discarded unless broken so many survived to the present day.