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Bitters Bottle

Bakewell, Pears and Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass decanter with a wide base and short neck. The body of the decanter is bulbous and features a diamond-shaped etched pattern. The base is round and flat. The neck is long and thin with two thin rods on either side. The top of the decanter is a short, wide cylinder with a rounded edge. The background is a solid light gray color. The decanter casts a shadow on the surface below it. The decanter's maker is Bakewell, Pears and Company, and it is called Bitters Bottle.

Artwork Details

Date
1850–70
Medium
Pressed glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
440 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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