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On Display: House - Kershner Parlor
Figure bottle (Indian figure bitters bottle)
1868-1875
Category
Glass
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
Museum Object Number
1978.0094.001
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Philip du Pont Lunger
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Object Number
1978.0094.001
Object Name
Figure bottle (Indian figure bitters bottle)
Category
Glass
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Date
1868-1875
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: On shield at side of figure
Inscription: In raised letters: "BROWN'S/ CELEBRATED/ INDIAN HERB BITTER\S"
Type: Inscription
Location: On back of figure, beneath skirt fringe
Inscription: In raised letters: "PATENTED/ FEB 11/ 1868"
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Native American
- Indigenous peoples
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
Techniques
- Mold-blown
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
12.126 (H) x 3.406 (W) x 3.425 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
30.8 (H) x 8.65 (W) x 8.7 (L)