Bottle
Object number2018.27.115
Manufacturer
William Frank and Sons
Retailer
Chapin and Gore
Date1872-1876
OriginPittsburgh, PA
OriginChicago, IL
MediumGlass
Credit LineGift of Jay Apt
DescriptionBrown glass sour mash whiskey bottle.DimensionsHeight x Diameter: 8.5 × 3.75 in. (21.6 × 9.5 cm)MarksRaised text on front shoulder "CHAPIN & GORE" and on back "CHICAGO".
Front of body has raised text "SOUR MASH / 1867".
Underside has raised text around perimeter "H FRANK'S PATD AUG 1872".
Historical NotesWilliam Frank & Sons glass bottle. William Frank was one of Jay Apt’s ancestors on his mother’s side, his great-great grandfather. Jay Apt’s mother collected this object and gifted it to Jay Apt.
Related person
Himan Frank
Previous owner
Dr. Jerome Apt III
Related person
William Frank
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