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Bottle

Object number2017.69.1

Date1891-1911

OriginPittsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.A

MediumGlass; Metal; Rubber

Credit LineGift of Larry King

DescriptionAqua bottle that was mold blown. Wire tied to bottle with mushroom cap used as lip. Text on bottle and under lid.DimensionsHeight x Diameter: 11.5 × 3.25 in. (29.2 × 8.3 cm)
MarksThere is an "M" on the bottom of the bottle. The front of the bottle has text that states "THO'S MURRAY / 1ST WARD BOTTLING HOUSE / PITTSBURG, PA." The back of the bottle has text that states "THIS BOTTLE IS NEVER SOLD." The lid has text on the bottom of it stating "Lightning / Pa - Sept 10 78."
Historical NotesHand blown bottle from Thomas Murray Bottling Work, 1st Ward. The works was located on 106 Fourth Avenue between Market and Ferry Streets. They are listed in the papers after the early 1900s as Thomas Murray & Sons.

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