E.G. Booz's Old Cabin 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

at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass

Object ID

00.4.5712

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Mold-blown glass

Technique

Glassblowing
Blow molding

Color

Olive green

Dimensions

Height: 8 in
Width: 4 in
Length: 3 in
Weight: 1.6 lb

Inscriptions

pressed on front of roof: E.G. BOOZ'S / OLD CABIN WHISKEY pressed on back of roof: 1840 pressed on sides: E.G. BOOZ'S / OLD CABIN WHISKEY / 120 WALNUT ST. / PHILADELPHIA