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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Medicine bottle
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Medicine bottle

Manufacturer Unknown
CultureAmerican
Datelate 19th century - early 20th century
MediumMold blown glass
DimensionsOverall: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 15/16 in. (2.4 cm)
Base: 2 5/8 x 1 13/16 in. (6.7 x 4.6 cm)
InscribedFront vertically marked "H.G. WILLIAMS & CO./NORFOLK, VA."
Credit LineAnonymous Donor
Object number87.431
Not on view
DescriptionPresumably a medicine bottle made for a local druggist, H.G. Williams & Co., Norfolk, VA. Mold-blown colorless, long sloping rim, ring on neck, short neck, slightly rounded shoulders, body oblong in cross section.

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