Gift of Daniel Piotrowski in memory of Horace W. Sellers III, 2016.100.35 © 2016 The Connecticu ...

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Medicine Bottle

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Dr. Cyrus Pendleton (American, 1830 - 1919)

RetailerSold by Riker & Hegeman Co.

Mediumglass

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter of base): 6 × 2 1/4in. (15.2 × 5.7cm)

ClassificationsGlassware

Credit LineGift of Daniel Piotrowski in memory of Horace W. Sellers III

Object number2016.100.35

DescriptionBlue, round, large-size medicine bottle originally stored in an apothecary chest owned by Dr. Cyrus Pendleton of Hebron, Conn. Bottle has a brown sticker label identifying the contents. The bottle is from Riker & Hegeman Co., Chemists and Druggists. The bottle is filled halfway with a white, powdery substance. There is a cork flush with the bottle opening. Hand-blown glass.

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