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Bottle (Syrup of Sarasparilla medicine bottle)
1850-1860
Category
Glass
Place of Origin
Probably New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
- Paper
Museum Object Number
1962.0176
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Deming Andrews
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Object Number
1962.0176
Object Name
Bottle (Syrup of Sarasparilla medicine bottle)
Category
Glass
Place of Origin
Probably New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1850-1860
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Exterior wall
Inscription: Paper label with inscription in print: "COMPOUND CONCENTRATED/ SYRUP OF SARSAPARILLA./ PREPARED IN THE/ United Society of Shakers,/ NEW LEBANON, N.Y. ..." (see description for full label text)
Type: Inscription
Location: On edge
Inscription: In relief lettering: "NEW LEBANON N.Y."
Type: Inscription
Location: Down opposite edge
Inscription: In relief lettering: "SHAKER/ PREPARATION"
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Shaker
- Medical
- Pharmacy
- Apothecary
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
- Paper
Techniques
- Mold-blown
Dimensions (inches)
7.264 (H) x 1.772 (W) x 2.835 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
18.45 (H) x 4.5 (W) x 7.2 (L)