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Bottle, Soda

Object number2024.6.1 a,b

Retailer Natrona Bottling Company

Manufacturer Glenshaw Glass Company (1895 - 2004)

Manufacturer Zapata

Date1972-2004

OriginGlenshaw, PA

OriginNatrona, PA

MediumGlass; Paper; Ink; Adhesive; Metal

Credit LineGift of Brian Butko

DescriptionSoft drink colorless glass bottle, 28 fluid ounce. Cylindrical bottle with wide, sloping neck that ends in circular mouth with threaded exterior sides. Base tapers inward slightly to ribbed foot. Two seams. Light green and white paper label adhered to front and sides of bottle body has black printed scene of a riverboat near shore with buildings and trees; image is surrounded by printed text that provides product and maker information including a barcode. Underside has raised maker text. Bottle is empty. Circular white metal twist-off cap has ribbed sides and is open on the bottom. Interior sides are silver and interior top is white. Locking ring is still attached to bottom of cap.DimensionsHeight x Diameter (a-b): 9.75 x 3.25 in. (24.8 x 8.3 cm)
Height x Diameter (a): 9.75 x 3.25 in. (24.8 x 8.3 cm)
Height x Diameter (b): 0.688 x 1.188 in. (1.7 x 3 cm)
Inscriptions(b)
Side of cap has black printed text "TWIST OFF TO OPEN [arrow pointing to the viewer's right]" and opposite side has black printed text "[arrow to the viewer's left] TWIST TO RESEAL".
Marks(a)
Body label has white and black printed text including "5¢ DEPOSIT - ME, VT, MA, CT, DE-10¢ DEPOSIT MI / Plantation Style / BUBBLES OF FRESH TASTING MINT IN A SOFT DRINK AND MIXER / Mint Julep / [barcode] / 03215364 / 28 FL. OZ. (1 PT 12 OZ) 828 mL / CONTAINS: CARBONATED WATER, SUGAR, FLAVOR AND CITRIC ACID. / NATRONA BOTTLING COMPANY NATRONA, PA 15065".

Bottom edge of bottle has raised text "DISPOSE OF PROPERLY" and "RECYCLABLE".

Underside has raised text around the perimeter "G 3252 / A 00" and at center "32".

(b)
One side of cap has black printed text "ZapatA / PAT. NO. 3,767,077".

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