Whiskey Bottle, 1860-1875

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Bottle

Date Made

1860-1875

Creator Notes

Bottle created by Whitney Glass Works for wine and spirits distributor Edmund G. Booz.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.4.5713

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Mold-blown glass

Technique

Glassblowing
Blow molding

Color

Amber (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 8 in
Width: 3 in
Length: 4 in
Weight: 1.2 lb

Inscriptions

pressed on roof: E.G. Booz's / Old Cabin Whiskey / 1840 pressed on sides: E.G. Booz's / Old Cabin Whiskey / 120 Walnut St. / Philadelphia
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