Bottle, Soda
Object number2007.56.13
Manufacturer
Glenshaw Glass Company
(1895 - 2004)
Retailer
Roma Bottling Works Company, Inc.
Date1956
OriginGlenshaw, PA
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumGlass; Paint
Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection
DescriptionOne-quart size soda bottle, colorless glass, machine-blown, tall cylindrical shape, tapering at shoulder to a long neck, with bolster at mouth to accept a crown-type cap (not present); exterior has overall fine pebble or dot finish, except for bands at base and shoulder, which exhibit a pattern of wavy embossed rings; screened two-color direct labels, featuring product description in pennant-shaped devices also showing a smiling sailor boy; rear of bottle has direct maker and product description in white.Dimensions11.875 x 3.5 in. (30.2 x 8.9 cm)MarksScreened two-color direct labels, featuring the word: "Skipper" in a pennant-shaped device, along with pennant "Sodalicious Beverages"; rear of bottle has direct printing in white: "Contents Full Quart" / "its fun to drink" / SKIPPER / "soda-licious beverages" / "Roma Bottling Works Co., Inc. / Pittsburgh Pa".
Embossed marks on base: Glenshaw "G"-in-square trademark, and "56" "1589-1".
Historical NotesFound in collection. Markings suggest production date of 1956 for this bottle.
Related person
Joseph Sardini
On View
Not on view
Glenshaw Glass Company
