Blue Poodle Bottle
Manufacturer
The Selig Co.
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1933
MediumMold nlown glass
DimensionsOverall: 8 in. (20.3 cm)
Overall, Rim: 5/8 in. (1.6 cm)
Base: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 5/8 in. (1.6 cm)
Base: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
InscribedMarked on bottom "DES. PAT. 89968" and "5".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number0.3030
Not on view
DescriptionFigural bottle; mechanically blown dark blue in the shape of a sitting poodle holding a dish in forepaws for label (now missing), cone-shaped hat forms neck with screw cap, base dome-shaped. This design was patented by Maurice Marks on May 23, 1933, and was used to dispense dog shampoo. Missing metal cap.Published ReferencesA.C. Revi, AMERICAN PRESSED GLASS, p. 365.
19th century
early 20th century
