Cia. Ron Bacardi S.A.

Object/Artifact

Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Cia. Ron Bacardi S.A.

Entry/Object ID

2022.24.0056

Description

Green glass bottle with a tubular shape with a tapered neck and embossing on the upper third (1/3) reading 'Federal Law Forbids Sale / Or Re-Use Of This Bottle.' The base of the bottle is embossed with '65 (logo) 43' below this are the words 'Cia Ron Bacardi S.A. / Santiago De Cuba' that have been embossed upside down when compared to the other lettering.

Use

Used to transport Bacardi rum.

Collection

Artifact Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Bacardi Limited

Date made

circa 1935 - circa 1960

Time Period

20th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Bottle

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Vessel

Nomenclature Class

Containers

Nomenclature Category

Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects

Dimensions

Height

11-1/8 in

Diameter

3 in

Material

Glass

Condition

Reason for Exam

At Acquisition

Overall Condition

Very Good