Pint flask 1850 - 1860

This 19th-century glass flask, produced by the Lancaster Glass Works, is a prime example of American blown glass. Created between 1850 and 1860, this "pint flask" is an excellent example of the ingenuity of glassmaking techniques of the period. The flask is made of a translucent blue-green glass and features a horseshoe-shaped design with an embossed image of a cornucopia overflowing with fruit, a symbol of abundance and prosperity. The inscription, "LANCASTER GLASS WORKS, N.Y.", emphasizes the origin and maker of this piece. Today, it is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.