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      Porter Bottle, 1850-1865

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      Artifact Details

      Artifact

      Bottle

      Date Made

      1850-1865

      Place of Creation

      • United States

      Location

      at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass

      Object ID

      00.3.12951

      Credit

      From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

      Material

      Glass (Material)

      Color

      Green

      Dimensions

      Height: 6.75 in
      Diameter: 2.75 in
      Weight: 12.7 oz

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