Bottle, Figure of French Soldier

• Artist: American (Culture)
• Medium: Glass
• Geographical Location: USA
• Dates: late 19th century
• Dimensions: 11 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (29.2 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm)
• Inscriptions: On proper left side of base, molded: "DEPOSE S"
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 21, Shelf E
• Accession Number: 40.280
• Image: 40.280_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
Frosted glass bottle molded into the shape of a French soldier holding a gun by the end of the barrel, while the stock rests near his proper right foot; he wears a knapsack on his back. The soldier strides slightly forward with proper left foot in front of a tree stump (visible from rear) and stands on a domed base; his round hat forms the mouth of the bottle.