Gift of Daniel Piotrowski in memory of Horace W. Sellers III, 2016.100.36 © 2016 The Connecticu ...

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)

ClassificationsGlassware

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

Object number2016.100.36

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.

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