Bottle
Object number2012.4.4
Manufacturer
Elco Manufacturing Company
OriginPittsburgh, PA
Mediumglass; metal; paper
Credit LineGift of Estate of Francis Manko
DescriptionBrown glass bottle with white metal screw cap. Green and white paper label on bottle has product and maker information. Filled with crude oil.Dimensions6.75 x 2.75 x 9.375 in. (17.1 x 7 x 23.8 cm)InscriptionsGreen and white paper label on bottle: "Elco PURE / PENNSYLVANIA / CRUDE OIL / An Old Fashioned / Household Friend / POLISHES / PRESERVES WOODWORK / ONE PINT / ELCO MANUFACTURING CO. / PITTSBURGH, PA."
MarksEmbossed text on base "L1009 / [keystone outline] / 59 6".
Historical NotesChristine M. Rutkai was the facilitator of the donation of her aunt Frances Manko's collection. Bottle containing Pennsylvania crude oil made by Elco Manufacturing Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Previous owner
Frances Manko
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