Bottle: Davis OK Baking Powder. Product made by R. B. Davis Co., N.Y. or Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1890-1900.
Entry/Object ID
2010.007.0225
Description
Davis OK Baking Powder. Product made by R. B. Davis Co., New York or Hoboken, no date, circa 1890-1900. Clear molded glass, 2-7/8" diameter x 4-3/8" high; 9/16" diameter bore; embossed lettering on shoulder; flanged lip, wide rim; flat top unground; some bubbles in glass. Mold seams prominent. No maker's marks on base.
Shoulder lettering:
front: Davis OK [Davis is 1/4" high; OK is 3/8"]
back: Baking Powder [both 1/4" high]
Original printed paper label nor closure (cork stopper) present. Company location is not given; it is possible that this bottle precedes the era (circa 1890 or slightly before) when the company manufactured in Hoboken. Prior to Hoboken, New York City was the place of manufacture.
Acquisition
Accession
2010.007
Source or Donor
Lukacs, Claire
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Museum Collections. Gift of a friend of the Museum.
