Bottle, Medicine

Object number2013.93.2

Manufacturer Tambellini Pharmaceutical Product Company

OriginPittsburg, PA

OriginPittsburgh, PA

MediumGlass; paper; cork

Credit LineGift of Joseph D'Andrea

DescriptionBrown glass bottle for China Cheli elixir.DimensionsHeight x Diameter: 11.5 × 3 in. (29.2 × 7.6 cm)
MarksMulti-colored paper label around top of neck has text "HINA CHELI" and on shoulder has text "BEST FOR HEALTH".

Embossing on top obverse of body "CHINA CHELI".

Main label on body has text: "ELIXIR / CHINA CHELI / (PRONOUNCE) KEENA-KELLY" / ELIXIR CHINA-CHELI PRODUCTS / TCo [superimposed] / INC. / TRADE MARK"; print on lower half: "famous tonic is recommended as a / ...timulant, blood purifier, an aid to / ...a, nervous condition, and mal / ...er. / ...BY VOLUME 39% PERMIT NO. PA. H. 20265 / ...CINI PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT CO. / ...Pittsburg, Pennsylvania".

Beige paper label with Illegible print on reverse.

Base has embossed number "5".
Historical NotesBottle of elixir from Tambellini’s, formerly located on Route 51, is a foodways item that Joseph D’Andrea had collected from a local Italian American business. Part of a collection of artifacts donated by first-generation Italian American Joseph D’Andrea that reflects the various activities he was involved in during his illustrious career in Pittsburgh as Consul of Italy, president of the Pennsylvania State Education Association, member of the Board of Directors of the National Education Association, and founder and president of the Italian Cultural Heritage Society.

Previous owner Joseph F. D'Andrea

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