Bottle, Vacuum
Object number95.171.1 a-c
Manufacturer
John B. Higbee Glass Company
Date1911
OriginBridgeville, Pennsylvania
MediumGlass; Metal; Cork
Credit LineMuseum Purchase with funds from Hillman Foundation Funds
DescriptionPressed colorless glass vacuum bottle, silver cup with threaded rim on top of bottle, and a cork closure. Two hemispherical glass handles on either side at shoulders, metal handle attached.Dimensions9.5 x 4.5 in. (24.1 x 11.4 cm)MarksOn body, "HIGBEE / HOT OR COLD / SANITARY / BOTTLE / PATENTED SEPT. 26, 1911 / MADE BY / JO[cut off]".
Label TextThis early thermos is marked with both the name of the manufacturer and with a marketing pitch—it kept food and drink hot or cold as well as sanitary. John B. Higbee Glass Co., Bridgeville, Pa.
Subjects
On View
On view
Thermos LLC
c. 1773
American Safety Table Company
