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Flask
An earthenware spirit flask irregularly shaped like a potato or yam. The flask has a silver neck and a cork-end joined by a chain. The silver neck is inscribed 'Admiral Boyd's favourite yam, 1783'. This officer is unidentified.
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Object Details
| ID: | AAA6232 |
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| Collection: | Decorative art |
| Type: | Flask |
| Display location: | Display - Sea Things Gallery |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 1783 |
| People: | Admiral Boyd |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 215 x 90 x 65 mm |