Flask 1840 - 1850

This amber-colored glass flask, produced by the Baltimore Glass Works between 1840 and 1850, features an embossed image of an ear of corn surrounded by the text "Corn for the World." The inscription, along with the realistic depiction of the corn, reflects the importance of this staple crop to American agriculture in the mid-19th century. This artifact is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The piece exemplifies the craftsmanship of the Baltimore Glass Works and serves as a testament to the significant role that corn played in American society during this period.