Double seamed aquamarine Empire Soda Works bottle, c. 1890s

Object/Artifact

Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Double seamed aquamarine Empire Soda Works bottle, c. 1890s

Entry/Object ID

1994.36.1

Description

Acc. No. 94.36.1 Subject Category: Businesses Date or Period: C. 1890’s Object: Bottle Description: Double seamed aquamarine colored bottle with embossed lettering stating "Empire Soda Works-Alameda." Applied blob top. Original stopper (metal) at bottom of bottle. Size: H-6 1/2 inches. History of Object: Empire Soda Works bottle found by the donor while excavating ground prior to construction of the Taco Bell restaurant, Central Avenue & Webster Street. Acquired from: Lewis Lambert Date: 8-13-1994

Interpretative Labels

Label

4/28/2021 MvL: current sign: Second shelf, from left to right: [...] Embossed bottle advertising the Empire soda Works, Alameda. Circa 1890's. [...] [...]