Dr. Boyce's Tonic Bitters, 1850-1883
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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, or cabins.
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, or cabins.
Artifact
Bitters bottle
Date Made
1850-1883
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made for Francis Fenn by an unknown manufacturer.
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
76.40.44
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mr. Preston R. Bassett.
Material
Glass (Material)
Color
Aqua (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 7.125 in
Diameter: 2.5 in
Weight: 8.3 oz
Inscriptions
on sides: DR. BOYCE'S / TONIC BITTERS / FRANCIS FENN / PROPRIETOR / RUTLAND VT.
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