Whiskey Bottle, 1840-1870

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Whiskey jug

Date Made

1840-1870

Creator Notes

Bottle created for whiskey distributor W. B. Crowell, Jr. Maker of the bottle is unknown, but likely from a New York glass house.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.17.187

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Blown glass
Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Glassblowing

Color

Amber (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 8.25 in
Diameter: 4.75 in

Inscriptions

obverse, pressed: Star Whiskey W. B. Crowell Jr. New York
Whiskey Bottle, 1840-1870