Bitters Bottle, 1873-1890
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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
1873-1890
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
2017.0.16.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Color
Amber (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 9.5 in
Diameter: 2.125 in (at base)
Inscriptions
on front: BOURBON WHISKEY / BITTERS on sides: GREELEY'S
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