Bottle

Object/Artifact

Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Bottle

Entry/Object ID

54.02

Description

(a) Bottle. Material: glass. Size: 2" W. x 4" H. Description: clear glass - narrow threaded neck opening slopes to straight sides - contents: amber colored liquid - front label: Herter Inc. logo, description: "Formula 721Concentrated Bug Dope Protects Skin from Flies, Mosquitoes, Mites, Ants, Chiggers, Gnats & Ticks. Shake Well Before Using. Contents 2 Fl. Ozs. 50 cents For External Use Only Herter's Inc. Waseca, Minn. U.S.A. - reverse side: "Directions Apply Formula 721 with the palm of the hand to all exposed surfaces, including ankles and legs to the knees when in chigger areas. A few drops of 721 are sufficient. DO NOT APPLY on the forehead over eyes. Even though mild, this formula is irritating to membranes. Let dry before touching clothing, plastic sporting equipment, nylon, lacquered or painted lures, eyeglass frames, watch crystals 721 contains a small amount of plastic solvent.". b) Cap. Material: metal. Size: 3/4" diameter. Description: black enameled metal - inside threaded.

Context

Waseca business: Herter's Inc. Herter; Herters; Herter's. "Bug Dope". Liquid removed from bottle 5/2/2007.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Bottle

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Vessel

Nomenclature Class

Containers

Nomenclature Category

Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

August 22, 2002

Update Date

November 21, 2024