Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Flask
1860s (possibly)
H & S
USA: Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
Glass, paper, ink
overall: 9"h x 5-1/2"w x 3"d
Loaned by the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts
GL2004.7119

Glass flask with symbols; one quart; mold blown; light green; sides smooth; collared lip; obverse: 13 five-point stars arranged in an arch above "UNION"; below, large shield, with horizontal stripes at top overlaid with scalloped frame containing clasped hands; below shield, central square and compasses with five stars surrounding; outside shield, an olive branch extending up either side; reverse: eagle with spread wings, shield obscuring feet; three arrows and olive branch extending from sides of shield; narrow banner in beak extends above and below design; below, oval frame pointed at top and bottom with "H & S" inside. Pontil mark at bottom, as well a white rectangular paper sticker with "28" handwritten in ink.