Bottle, Medicine
Object number2018.57.12
Retailer
J. F. Shafer
OriginPittsburg, PA
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumGlass
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
DescriptionColorless glass medical bottle. Rectangular shaped body with a short, sloped shoulder that connects to a cylindrical neck with a flared finish and open mouth. Two seams along the sides and one around the heel. Bottom has a foot. One side has raised retailer text.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 5.438 x 2.063 x 1.375 in. (13.8 x 5.2 x 3.5 cm)MarksSide with raised retailer text: "J.F. SHAFER, M.D. / WATER DOCTOR / PITTSBURG, PA."
Historical NotesPurchased at an estate sale in the Spring Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh.
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