Bitters bottle

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Object Name: 
Bitters bottle
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
Accession Number: 
83.4.169
Dimensions: 
H: 22.6 cm, W: 7.2 cm
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
1856-1871
Credit Line: 
Gift of Ms. Carlyn Ring
Primary Description: 
Amber non-lead glass; mold-blown. Square shape with flat collar. Inscription on one side has vertically "DR J. HOSTETTER'S/STOMACH BITTERS". Square base with "[L reversed] & W/15".
Department: 
Provenance: 
Ring, Carlyn, Source
1983-03-28
Color: 
Technique: 
Inscription: 
" L reversed! & W"
Trademark
For Bitters Only (1980) H.95, p. 225; BIB# 21561