Medicine Bottle
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Dr. Cyrus Pendleton
(American, 1830 - 1919)
RetailerSold by
Charles E. Hires Co.
(American, founded 1870)
Mediumglass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 5/8 × 1 5/8 × 1 5/8in. (11.7 × 4.1 × 4.1cm)
Other (diameter of base): 1 5/8in. (4.1cm)
Other (diameter of base): 1 5/8in. (4.1cm)
ClassificationsGlassware
Credit LineGift of Daniel Piotrowski in memory of Horace W. Sellers III
DescriptionSquare medicine bottle originally stored in an apothecary chest owned by Dr. Cyrus Pendleton of Hebron, Conn. Each side of bottle has an inscription. Embossed on front of bottle: "HIRES IMPROVED/ ROOT BEER". Embossed on side: "MAKES FIVE/ GALLONS OF A/ DELICIOUS DRINK". Embossed on back: "MANUFACTURED BY/ THE CHARLES E. HIRES CO.". Embossed on opposite side: "PHILADELPHIA, PA/ U. S. A." Hand-blown glass.
Object number2016.100.36
On View
Not on viewDr. Cyrus Pendleton
Dr. Cyrus Pendleton
Dr. Cyrus Pendleton
Dr. Cyrus Pendleton
Dr. Cyrus Pendleton
Dr. Cyrus Pendleton
Dr. Cyrus Pendleton
Dr. Cyrus Pendleton
Dr. Cyrus Pendleton
Dr. Cyrus Pendleton
Dr. Cyrus Pendleton
Dr. Cyrus Pendleton