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Bottle

Object number2010.31.15

Distributor Samuel I. Callet

Retailer Rosenzweig and Gross Furniture

OriginPittsburgh, PA

Mediumglass; metal; paper

Credit LineGift of Bill Gallagher

DescriptionColorless glass furniture polish bottle. Rounded shoulders, rectangular base. Blue metal twist cap. Paper label, black and red, attached to obverse has product and distributor information. Reverse side: beige label with black print has retailer information. Maker's mark embossed on base.Dimensions8.25 x 3.125 x 1.75 in. (21 x 7.9 x 4.4 cm)
MarksPaper label, black and red, attached to obverse, " "LITTLE-GOES / A LONG WAY" / Call-et / Cedar Oil / Furniture / Polish / RENEWS LUSTRE / OF FURNITURE, / WOODWORK, Etc. / CONTENTS 16 FL. OZS. / Apply small amount to dry / clean cloth, wipe dry with / soft dry clean cloth, free / front lint. / Distributor / SAMUEL I. CALLET / PITTSBURGH, PA."

Reverse side: beige label with black print, "ROSENZWEIG & GROSS / Furniture / 48-50 N. FIRST STREET / DUQUESNE, PA. / Phone 5289".

Text embossed on base "H / A / 1".
Historical NotesPart of a collection donated by Bill Gallagher. Bill Gallagher inherited the Gallagher Pharmacy in Duquesne, Pennsylvania, from his uncle Matthew Gallagher who started the pharmacy in 1922. Bill started working there in 1948, and eventually took over for his uncle. Bill closed the doors of the pharmacy on December 31, 2009.

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