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Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Medicine Bottle
Object Number
2017-08-11
Description
Pressed glass medicine bottle, clear glass with squared shoulders with beveled front corners; rear corners are rounded. 1" neck with flat rim. Embossed lettering on front, "J.W. WHEELER/DRUGGIST/LITCHFIELD, CONN." Embossed lettering on bottom, "PAT DEC 13/87/C.L.G. CO. S."
Provenance
J.W. Wheeler was a druggist and stationer on West Street, Litchfield. The store was established sometime around 1870, and was later known as Wheeler Pharmacy Co. and Wheeler Drug Co. (1918).
Maker
Date Made
c.1887
Dimensions
Overall height 5.375", width 2.125", depth 1.375"
Materials
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