Vinegar Flask (George Washington)

• Artist: American (Culture)
• Medium: Glass
• Geographical Location: USA
• Dates: 1932
• Dimensions: 7 3/4 x 5 3/4 x 3 3/8 in. (19.7 x 14.6 x 8.6 cm)
• Markings: Molded on underside of bottle: "7 [upright oval bisected by diamond] 2 / 5"
• Inscriptions: Molded around bust of Washington on front: "1732 GEORGE WASHINGTON 1932"
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 21, Shelf D
• Accession Number: 40.247
• Image: 40.247.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Colorless pressed glass vinegar flask. Ovoid shaped flask with flat front and back and vertical ribbing along rounded sides; cylindrical neck rises from top and ends in threaded mouth (for now lost screw-on cap). Front decorated with molded profile bust of George Washington, framed by inscription: "1732 GEORGE WASHINGTON 1932". Back decorated with American eagle and crest; border of stars around lower half. CONDITION: Good; few spots of dirt.