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Bottle (Drake's Plantation Bitters bottle)
1900-1950
Category
Glass
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
Museum Object Number
1980.0148
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Harry W. Lunger
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Complete Details
Object Number
1980.0148
Object Name
Bottle (Drake's Plantation Bitters bottle)
Category
Glass
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Date
1900-1950
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: On shoulder
Inscription: In raised letters: "DRAKE/ 1860/ PLANTATION/ X/ BITTERS" and "PATENTED/ 1862"
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
Techniques
- Mold-blown
Dimensions (inches)
9.823 (H) x 3.228 (W) x 3.258 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
24.95 (H) x 8.2 (W) x 8.275 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Gerth, Ellen C. 2006 Bottles from the Deep: Patent Medicines, Bitters, & Other Bottles from the Wreck of the Steamship Republic.
• Similar (original) among finds from sidewheel steamship Republic lost in hurricane 100 miles off Georgia Coast, 1865: pp. 44-46, noting bottle patented in 1862. Gives details re bitters and company.Catalogue: Norman C. Heckler & Company Sale Catalogue. 03/07/2012 Norman C. Heckler & Company Sale Catalogue.
• Similar Drake's Bitters bottle: March 7, 2012 sale, lot 31.Catalogue: Norman C. Heckler & Company Sale Catalogue. 03/07/2012 Norman C. Heckler & Company Sale Catalogue.
• Similar form amber glass bottle by different maker: September 21-30, 2015 sale (auction 128), inscribed "PRAIRIE / & / PLANTATION / BITTERS" and "C. FRANK / & Co / CINCINNATI O.," 1845-60; see lot 36 for St Drakes example, 1860-80.