Apothecary bottle with stopper
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 7/8 x 3 1/2 in. ( 25.1 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Clear blown glass apothecary bottle with straight cylindrical sides, partial label on front, short cylindrical neck with flanged lip, sloping curved shoulders, pontil mark, molded glass stopper with flat circular head with jelly label.
Object Number:
Z.1065ab
Marks:
printed: on front, paper label with black text: "Pot. Sulph."
handwritten: on stopped head, in ink and pencil on jelly label: "(illeg.) 153"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
28419
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Apothecary bottle
Classification:
Date:
1870-1920
Medium:
Stoneware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. ( 11.4 x 7 cm )
Description:
Stoneware apothecary bottle; narrow banded neck, sloped shoulder, cylindrical body; brown glaze on upper half, white Bristol glaze below.
Object Number:
Z.1049
Marks:
stencilled: on body in black: "MERCURY"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
28417
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medicine bottles (2) with stoppers
Classification:
Date:
1850-1925
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Each (with stopper): 3 x 8 1/4 in. (7.6 x 21 cm)
Description:
Pair of sapphire blue blown nonlead glass medicine bottles with narrow mouth, flanged neck, cylindrical neck, rounded shoulder, and circular body with pontil mark on base; with pressed glass stopper.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Object Number:
1948.281a-d
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
28400
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature Jar
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 in. ( 4.1 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Aquamarine glass medicine bottle blown in a multi-part mold; cylindrical shape with edge of rim folded outward, "DR. LEIDY'S . . . ER AND ITCH OINTMENT" inscribed on side, and pontil mark on base.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1683
Marks:
in relief: on sides: "DR. LEIDY'S / . . . ER AND ITCH OINTMENT"
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
28399
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Apothecary bottle with stopper
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 7/8 x 3 1/2 in. ( 25.1 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Clear blown glass apothecary bottle with straight cylindrical sides, partial label on front, short cylindrical neck with flanged lip, sloping curved shoulders, pontil mark, molded glass stopper with flat circular head. Minimal debris adhering to underside.
Object Number:
Z.1080ab
Marks:
printed: on front, paper label with black text: "P. Gen...n."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
28385
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Muller
Classification:
Date:
1750-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 2 7/8 in. ( 11.1 x 7.3 cm )
Description:
Colorless glass bell-shaped muller with ball-shaped head.
Object Number:
Z.1043
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
28382
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mortar
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 3 7/8 in. ( 6.7 x 9.8 cm )
Description:
White ceramic cup-shaped mortar, flared foot; slight spout at lip; label on base.
Object Number:
Z.1051
Marks:
stamped: on base: " WARRANTED/ T. M. & S. / ACID PROOF"
hand written: on label : "Lead -/ beater"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
28380
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Apothecary bottle with stopper
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Glass, gilding, paint, organic matter
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 3/8 x 3 1/2 in. ( 23.8 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Clear blown glass apothecary bottle with straight cylindrical sides, partial label on front, short cylindrical neck with flanged lip, sloping curved shoulders, brown earth-like matter inside, pontil mark, partial label on underside, molded glass stopper with flat circular head.
Object Number:
Z.1082ab
Marks:
printed: on front, paper label with black text: "Sal. Therm. Ca."
printed: on underside, partial label with green text: "Jesse S...No. 3 Franklin...State St..."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
28379
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mortar and pestle
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 4 1/2 in. ( 12.7 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Cast metal mortar; hour-glass body with band at center; pestle pierces hinged top. Metal pestle with flat oblong head; only top half extant.
Object Number:
Z.1091
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
28376
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Apothecary bottle with stopper
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 5/8 x 3 3/8 in. ( 24.4 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Clear blown glass apothecary bottle with straight cylindrical sides, partial label on front, short cylindrical neck with flanged lip, sloping curved shoulders, pontil mark, molded glass stopper with flat circular head with jelly label.
Object Number:
Z.1070ab
Marks:
printed: on front, paper label with black text: "Composition."
handwritten: on stopper head, jelly label: (illeg.)
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
28375
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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