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Medicine bottle, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 1911-1921
Bottle, medicine
Medicine bottle, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 1911-1921
Medicine bottle, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 1911-1921
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Bottle, medicine

Object number2015.021.0003
Date1911-1921
Mediumglass, cardboard, paper
DimensionsOther: 13.5 × 3.25 in. (34.3 × 8.3 cm)
OriginChicago, Illinois, USA
DescriptionA dark brown glass bottle that has a cork sealed with wax in its top. A cylindrical cardboard sleeve covered with brown paper hides most of the bottle. Printed words cover the paper, all identifying the liquid in the bottle as "Triner's Bitter Wine" and touting awards won throughout the years. The company's logo is prominently placed in on the front with the words "American Elixir of Bitter Wine Hořké Víno Registered" printed around it. Artist renditions of a trophy or medal accompany each of the awards won. The bottom of the paper covering reads, "International Exposition Paris Joseph Triner Company Grande Prix 1911".
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