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Bottle, Water

Object number2007.103.2

Retailer J. Kennedy Company

Date1850-1899

OriginPittsburg, PA

OriginPittsburgh, PA

MediumGlass

Credit LineGift of Theodore Hardy, Director, Engineering & Construction, Port Authority of Allegheny Co.

DescriptionAqua-colored glass bottle. Thin neck, wide body. Embossed on one side is retailer text.Dimensions7.625 x 2.75 in. (19.4 x 7 cm)
MarksEmbossed on one side, "J.K."; on opposite side, "J.KENNEDY / MINERALWATER / PITTSBURG".
Historical NotesGlass bottle from the J. Kennedy company, a mineral water bottling company in Pittsburgh. Bottle excavated in 1981 during the Port Authority's construction of the Gateway light rail transit station in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Related institution Port Authority of Allegheny County

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