Bitters Bottle, 1850-1860
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Bitters is an herb-infused alcoholic mixture. Named for its bitter taste, the liquid was originally developed as a medicinal tonic to help soothe stomach complaints or other digestive disorders. During the late-19th and early-20th centuries, patent medicine dealers bottled and sold the elixir. Americans purchased bitters in simple mold-blown bottles or ones shaped like drums, barrels, cabins, and even pineapples.
Bitters is an herb-infused alcoholic mixture. Named for its bitter taste, the liquid was originally developed as a medicinal tonic to help soothe stomach complaints or other digestive disorders. During the late-19th and early-20th centuries, patent medicine dealers bottled and sold the elixir. Americans purchased bitters in simple mold-blown bottles or ones shaped like drums, barrels, cabins, and even pineapples.
Artifact
Bitters bottle
Date Made
1850-1860
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
60.10.78
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Color
Olive green
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 in
Diameter: 4.5 in
Weight: 1.25 lb
Inscriptions
on front: W & Co / NY
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