Name/Title
1960s Mason's Root Beer Glass BottleEntry/Object ID
ARC_WT_HL_0015Description
The clear glass bottle features the yellow logo of "Mason's Root Beer" along with the slogan "Enjoy… Mason's Root Beer." The label's color scheme and typography are consistent with mid-century branding aesthetics. Based on these design elements, this Mason Root Beer bottle is likely from the 1960s.
Discovered on cemetery grounds, the bottle represents a period of casual leisure and the increasing availability of bottled soft drinks in postwar America. It is believed to have originated from workers or visitors, reflecting aspects of everyday life in relation to the historic landscape of Glenwood.Context
The item signifies a period of casual leisure and reflects the growing availability of bottled soft drinks in postwar America.Collection
Glenwood Cemetery Walking and Archive Tour HighlightsMade/Created
Manufacturer
Mason's Old Fashioned Root BeerTime Period
20th CenturyInscription/Signature/Marks
Transcription
"Enjoy… Mason's Root Beer."Language
EnglishLexicon
Getty AAT
Concept
glass (material), soda bottlesLOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Glassware, Bottles, Bottle industrySearch Terms
1960, Mason, Root Beer, Glass, Bottle, BottlingDimensions
Dimension Description
BottleHeight
9-3/4 inWidth
2-1/4 inCondition
Reason for Exam
ExhibitionOverall Condition
FairCondition Type
Chip / Chipping, Discoloration, WearDate Examined
Oct 3, 2025Surface
The item shows signs of general grime and staining consistent with aging. The bottle is intact and has no visible cracks.Materials
GlassCreate Date
October 7, 2025Update Date
April 15, 2026
