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Flask And Stopper (Switzerland)

This is a Flask and stopper. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is glass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by C. Helme Strater Jr., John B. Strater and Margaret S. Robinson. It is credited Gift of the C. Helme and Alice B. Strater Collection.

A ceramic flask shaped and decorated to look like a book. A floral pattern is printed on the edges of the book, while the spine is decorated in black and white painted horizontal stripes. A spout is placed at the top of the book.

Object ID #18489237
painted and glazed earthenware.
Gift of the C. Helme and Alice B. Strater Collection.
1976-1-149

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 19.7 x 8 x 6 cm (7 3/4 x 3 1/8 x 2 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Flask And Stopper (Switzerland); glass; H x W x D: 19.7 x 8 x 6 cm (7 3/4 x 3 1/8 x 2 3/8 in.); Gift of the C. Helme and Alice B. Strater Collection; 1976-1-5-a,b

Short URL http://cprhw.tt/o/2CLeK/
Accession Number 1976-1-5-a,b
Object ID 18489341