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Bottle

Product MakerProduct of Straub and Yorke American

Packaging MakerPackaging made by Unknown

RetailerSold by The Fair Department Store American

DateFourth quarter 19th c

MediumClear glass, enamelled metal and printed paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter of base): 4 1/2 x 1 3/4in. (11.4 x 4.4cm)
Component (diameter of cap): 7/8in. (2.2cm)

ClassificationsEquipment

Credit LineGift of Judith E. Johnson

DescriptionClear glass bottle with metal cap painted white. A rectangular shaped white label printed in black ink is affixed to the front. The label shows a sun shining from behind a cloud.

Object number2000.146.1

MarkingsApplied white paper label on the front of the bottle has a picture of sun shining through clouds at the top, with the words "STRAUB AND YORKE" in the cloud and the words "SUN-SHINE" in the beams of the sun. Printed below that are directions for use and the name and address of the manufacturer. The bottom line of the label reads "4 OZ. SIZE".
Back of the bottle: Applied white paper label reads "THE FAIR DEPARTMENT STORE/ NEW BRITAIN, CONN." The base of the bottle is marked: "9/I (within an oval within an ellipse)/8 =" in the glass.

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