Figured flask 1847

This teal-colored glass flask, made by the Dyottville Glass Works in 1847, features an embossed image of George Washington, the first President of the United States. The flask is inscribed with the words "The Father of His Country." The inscription likely reflects the popularity of Washington's legacy at the time, and the flask may have been used to hold various liquids, including alcohol. This piece, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, serves as a testament to the glassmaking abilities of the Dyottville Glass Works and reflects the historical and cultural significance of George Washington in 19th-century America.