Gettysburg, Pa. Ruby Flash Glass Basket Souvenir 

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Gettysburg, Pa. Ruby Flash Glass Basket Souvenir 

A charming early souvenir of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, this ruby flash glass basket captures the enduring popularity of battlefield tourism during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The piece features a deep ruby flash upper body over clear pressed glass, with “Gettysburg, Pa.” prominently fired in white lettering across the front. A delicate wire swing handle completes the classic basket form. 

Souvenir glassware such as this was sold in Gettysburg gift shops and curio stores to visitors wishing to commemorate their pilgrimage to one of America’s most historic battlefields. The vivid ruby flash finish, achieved by applying a thin layer of red glass over clear glass, was a favored decorative technique of the era and remains highly collectible today. 

This example displays an attractive pressed glass pattern in the bowl and retains its original wire handle. The white Gettysburg lettering remains clear and legible. There is expected wear to the gilded trim and minor age-related wear consistent with its age, adding to its authentic period character. 

Inventory Number: GSO 120