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The Hamilton Manufacturing Society, also known as the Albany Glass Works, was one of the early glass houses in New York State, operating from 1785 to 1815 in the town of Guilderland, about six miles west of Albany. The Glass Works' principal product was window glass, although they also manufactured bottles and flasks.
Mold-blown historic flasks of
one-half-pint or one-quart capacity were made for rum and whisky.
The bottles were made in various colors from pale green to almost
purple, amethyst, rose yellow, amber, and white. Many have
images of notable figures such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin
and Jenny Lind.
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Commemorative flasks
Albany Glass Works
Albany, New York
Glass, c. 1820
AIHA Collection
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