Name/TitleChemical: Apothecary Bottle - SP. Chlorof.
About this objectAn apothecary/dispensing bottle with a label that reads: "SP. CHLOROF." (Spirit of Chloroform). The bottle has an inlaid label with gold leaf and painted stylised lettering.
On the base is the manufacturers mark from Whitall Tatum & Co. This dates the bottle as having been manufactured sometime between 1857-1901.
Kindly donated by Judy and Michael Rice.
MakerWhitall Tatum & Co
Maker RoleManufacturer
Date Made1857-1901
Place MadeNew Jersey, USA
Medium and MaterialsGlass, golf leaf, paint
Inscription and MarksMarks on base: "W.T. & Co / A"
MeasurementsL 21.2cm x diameter 7.2cm
Object TypeChemicals
Object numberAR#13566
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