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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

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

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