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Maker(s):United States Pottery Company (probably)
Culture:American
Title:Book flask
Date Made:1849-1858
Type:Food Service
Materials:Ceramic; earthenware with lead glaze and cork (bennington) (rockingham)
Place Made:North America; United States; Vermont; Bennington
Measurements:Overall: 8 3/16 in x 6 in x 2 11/16 in; 20.8 cm x 15.2 cm x 6.8 cm
Accession Number:  MH SK 2006.395.INV
Credit Line:Joseph Allen Skinner Museum, Mount Holyoke College
Museum Collection:  The Joseph Allen Skinner Museum at Mount Holyoke College
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Description:
Ceramic flask in the shape of a thick, hard cover book. Glazed a mottled brown, with green specks. Marked "Departed Spirits" on book spine. Cork stopper.

Label Text:
SKINNER CATALOGUE: Bennington book flask. Beautiful marbled colors in browns and greens. On the back of the book is impressed "Parted Spirits." 7 7/8" high. No marks on bottom.

Tags:
pottery; vessels; containers

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