Maker
Kensington Glass Works(American, c. 1818–1838)American, c. 1818–1838
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Figured Flask
Datec. 1825
Made inPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
MediumNonlead glass
Dimensions6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.58.49
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Glazed Porch
On view
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
Provenance[Samuel H. Laidacker (1904–1994), Bristol, Pennsylvania]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, 1958; given to MFAH, by 1966.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
On side with ship: FREE TRADE AND SAILORS RIGHTS
On side with Masonic image: KENSINGTON GLASS WORKS PHILADELPHIA
On side with Masonic image: KENSINGTON GLASS WORKS PHILADELPHIA
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