Bottle
Object number2017.4.43
Retailer
Sam Gross
OriginMcKeesport, PA
MediumGlass
Credit LineGift of Jason Belavic
DescriptionColorless glass bottle. Mouth has rim with bulbous section below. Mold made with two seams. Body has maker information. Maker's mark on underside of bottle and below rim.DimensionsHeight x Diameter: 8.125 × 2.375 in. (20.6 × 6 cm)MarksRaised text below rim "3" and "G".
Raised text on body "REGISTERED / SAM GROSS / McKEESPORT, PA. / CONTENTS / 8 FLUID OUNCES / 20-3" and on reverse at bottom "THIS BOTTLE / NOT TO BE SOLD".
Raised text on underside of bottle "C".
Historical NotesBottle unearthed at Kennywood Park. Part of a Kennywood Park collection donated by Jason Belavic who was an employee at the park from 1988 to 2009. Belavic started out as a pot washer in the “Patio Café” and went on to work in various capacities throughout his time at Kennywood. When items were being disposed of, Belavic would take them home and preserve them.
Collector
Jason R. Belavic
On View
Not on view
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