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Photograph by Shannon Ruff, Canon EOS Mark II D digital slr-2006.
Apothecary bottle with stopper
Photograph by Shannon Ruff, Canon EOS Mark II D digital slr-2006.
Photograph by Shannon Ruff, Canon EOS Mark II D digital slr-2006.

Apothecary bottle with stopper

Manufacturer Unknown
CultureAmerican
Date19th century
MediumMold blown glass
DimensionsOverall: 10 in. (25.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. James H. Devereaux
Object number65.93.4
On View
Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 117, Study Gallery Case 1, Section 2 Sh1
DescriptionBottle/apothecary and stopper. BOTTLE: Of mold-blown colorless glass. With a recessed label area. STOPPER: Hollow with a pouring lip.

Published ReferencesThos. C. Pears III, BAKEWELL, PEARS & CO. GLASS CATALOGUE, Pl. 37, "Balsam" pint bottle. Same, but with a dome cover, missing on ours.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Libbey Glass Co.
No Date
Photograph by Ed Pollard, Sony a7R II 2021.
early 20th century
Photograph by Ed Pollard, Sony a7R II 2021.
early 20th century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Compagnie des Verreries et Cristalleries de Baccarat
ca. 1960
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
T.G. Hawkes & Co.
ca. 1916
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
ca. 1842
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1860
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1875