Bottle
Object number2015.15.39 a,b
Manufacturer
Barx Brothers
Date1945
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumGlass/Paper/Adhesive/Cork
Credit LineGift of Robert Fisher
DescriptionSquare colorless glass bottle with cork stopper. Original contents intact. The bottle has a round opening with a cork stopper to keep the liquid inside. The neck of the bottle has a ring around it. Further down the bottle starts to square out. The front center of the bottle has an indented front with maker label.Dimensions7.125 x 5.313 x 1.375 in. (18.1 x 13.5 x 3.5 cm)Marks(a)
The product label sits in the front indent and reads: "PRICE 25c 4 Fluid Ounces / HIGH GRADE HOUSEHOLD / APPLIANCE OIL / HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR WASHERS, SWEEPERS, / SEWING MACHINES, ETC. / BARX BROS. / 7640 Thomas Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA".
Historical NotesPart of a collection that documents the Fisher, Keltz, and Kenyon families. The majority of the collection is related to the WWII service of brothers Walt and Robert Fisher. Robert Fisher served in the Pacific theater, particularly in the Philippines.
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