Bottle

Object Name:

Bottle

Object ID:

1967.047.69

Place of Origin:

United States

Date:

1880-1900

Description:

Bottle. Clear cobalt blue pressed glass. Cylindrical body with curved shoulders, cylindrical neck, and flat collar. Knotted diamond and lattice pattern around exterior of body. Flat vertical rectangular label panel on front. Concave base. Relief impressed on bottom " . . . . . & Co."

Material:

Glass

Dimensions:

H-6.1 W-2.5 Dia-2.4 inches

Provenance:

Paper accompanying bottle reads, "The English Cream Leather Dressing" with picture of a crown and below, "F.E.H. Taylor." "Not genuine without this signature. Something everyone wants is a strictly waterproof dressing for harnesses, boots, shoes, and all leather goods to prevent stitches from breaking and leather from cracking making the hardest leather as soft and pliable as when new thereby increasing the wearing qualities. It does not remain on the surface of the leather so will not soil the clothing. Try it and be convinced. It will prove its merits. Directions for use. Have all articles to be dressed free from dirt, dust and moisture. Apply with sponge or brush. Rub in with the hand thoroughly. After it is dry rub with a dry cloth to give surface a new appearance. To keep a harness in good condition clean and apply dressing once in 4 to 6 months freely will be sufficient. Manufactured and for sale by the English Crown Leather Dressing Co. Lebanon, NH." "Copied from bottle having original label on it, also glass crown stopper. Ethel Rock Millen, 62 Elm St. Lebanon, N.H. 03766."

Credit Line:

Gift of Ethel Rock Millen

People:

Millen, Ethel Rock (1890-1980)

Subjects:

Cleaning