Gift of Frank J. Kravic, 1978.4.0, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Not Determined

Medicine Bottle

RetailerSold by S. G. Moses & Co. Apothecaries American, 1862/3 - 1880

Date1860-1880

MediumMold-blown colorless glass

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 5 x 1 5/8 x 1 5/8in. (12.7 x 4.1 x 4.1cm)

ClassificationsGlassware

Credit LineGift of Frank J. Kravic

DescriptionMold-blown colorless glass medicine bottle with a thick flared rim, a cylindrical neck, rounded shoulders, a square body with canted corners, and a flat bottom. One side of the bottle has a raised mark consisting of the letters "SG" superimposed over "& M Co". This is surrounded by a ring with "SG.Moses & Co APOTHECARIES" inside. On the bottom edge of the ring is a small banner that curls to the right. Inside the banner is the word "HARTFORD". The rim of the bottle has a chip.

Object number1978.4.0

MarkingsOne side of the bottle has a raised mark consisting of the letters "SG" superimposed over "& M Co". This is surrounded by a ring with "SG.Moses & Co APOTHECARIES" inside. On the bottom edge of the ring is a small banner that curls to the right. Inside the banner is the word "HARTFORD".NotesProvenance Note: According to museum records, bottle 1978.4.0 was found at Red Hill Farm on Main Street in Glastonbury, Connecticut. (Hudson 4/13/2005)

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