Gift of Debra St. Germain and Jaliyah McFadden, 2022.31.1, Connecticut Historical Society, Copy…

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Soda Bottles

MakerMade by Avery's Beverages American, founded 1904

Date2020

Mediumglass

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter of base): 9 × 2 1/4in. (22.9 × 5.7cm)

ClassificationsCommercial Objects

Credit LineGift of Debra St. Germain and Jaliyah McFadden

DescriptionTwo clear 12 oz glass bottles of Avery’s Beverages "Coronavirus Cocktail" soda bottles distributed March 2020. The label artwork features a cartoon novel coronavirus molecule. Both bottles still retain the bright green colored liquid.

Object number2022.31.1-.2

InscribedPrinted in purple and green on label, center: "ALWAYS / ASK FOR / AVERY'S / Coronavirus Cocktail [purple text] / lime-orange [green text]"

Printed in purple on label, left of logo: "PANDEMIC PUNCH: / Mix 5 ounces soda / with 2 ounces of / your favorite / alcoholic beverage. / Enjoy!"

Printed on white on label, right of logo: "WASH / YOUR / HANDS"

Printed in green on label, right of logo: "12 FL. OZ. / (355 mL)"

Printed in black on label, left: "BOTTLED BY AVERY'S BEVERAGES LLC. NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT. WWW.AVERYSODA.COM / CT LIC #NAB681. INGREDIENTS: CARBONATED WATER, PURE CANE SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORS, / CITRIC ACID, COLOR YELLOW #5 & #1, AND SODIUM BENZOATE (A PRESERVATIVE)."

Printed in black on label, right: "ME, VT, CT, MA, NY, DE, OR, IA, HI, 5¢. MI 10¢. CA CRV / [SKU code]"

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