McKesson & Robbins Bottle

Object/Artifact

Key West Art & Historical Society

McKesson & Robbins Bottle

Name/Title

McKesson & Robbins Bottle

Entry/Object ID

2014.22.0048

Description

Amber glass bottle with 'McKesson & Robbins New York' embossed on the base. The bottle was originally excavated by the donor's mother, Grace Curlee, during the restoration of Fort Zachary Taylor in the 1960s.

Collection

Artifact Collection

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1870 - circa 1920

Time Period

19th Century, 20th Century

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Bottle, Medicine

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Container, Medicine

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Medical Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Medical & Psychological T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Height

6-1/4 in

Diameter

2-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Diameter measured at the base

Parts

Count

Material

Glass

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Overall Condition

Good