Collection Highlights
Interior of Durand's Studio at Maplewood, New Jersey
Date:
After 1878
Object Number:
PR.020.FF.1
Medium:
Albumen print
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Flask
Object Number:
1952.244
Date:
1849-1852
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 x 4 1/4 x 4 5/8 in. ( 27.9 x 10.8 x 11.7 cm )
Marks:
impressed: on base in circle: "Lyman Fenton & Co./Fentons/ENAMEL/PATENTED./1849/BENNINGTON, Vt."
Description:
Molded yellowware flask in form of an upright man whose hat forms the opening, wearing a suit under a long cloak that he holds closed with his concealed hand and clutches in his other; exterior with mottled brown glaze (Rockingham).
Gallery Label:
This flask is also known as the "Coachman" bottle. The original design has been attributed to English modeler Daniel Greatbach.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
