Bottle, Beer
Object number96.167.93
Manufacturer
Brockway Glass Company, Inc.
(founded 1907)
Retailer
Pittsburgh Brewing Company
Datec. 1960
Mediumglass, paper, ink, metal and metallic plating
Credit LineGift of Ralph W. Friday
DescriptionIron City glass beer bottle.Dimensions9.625 x 2.375 in. (24.4 x 6 cm)MarksLabel has "Iron City Beer" in the retailer's red circle logo.
Label has text at upper left "100 Years".
Cap has text "Iron City Beer" in a keystone-shaped outline.
Historical NotesThis limited-production special-issue bottle was produced to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Pittsburgh Brewing Company, and was never filled with contents. It may have been given to the donor, Ralph Friday, as a souvenir by a business associate at the brewery.Label TextThroughout the twentieth century, various Pittsburgh breweries and bottlers have produced colorful and unique beverage containers.
Terms
On View
On view
c. 2018
2018