Pocket bottle 1769 - 1774

This amethyst-colored glass pocket bottle, crafted by the American Flint Glass Manufactory between 1769 and 1774, is an example of early American glassblowing. The bottle's distinctive bulbous body with a textured surface and a slender neck is a testament to the skilled artisans of the time. This piece, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, showcases the craftsmanship and innovation of American glassmaking during the 18th century.