Commemorative Flasks
Albany Glass Works
Albany, NY
Glass, c. 1820
AIHA Collection

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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