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Glass, mold made, ink, bottle; light aqua, embossed with "HOVER/PHILA", J. E. Hover Ink Company of Philadelphia
Glass, mold made, ink, bottle; light aqua, embossed with "HOVER/PHILA", J. E. Hover Ink Company of Philadelphia
Object Number 2009.4.324
Display Title Glass, mold made, ink, bottle; light aqua, embossed with "HOVER/PHILA", J. E. Hover Ink Company of Philadelphia
Descriptions
Object Description Small glass bottle
Inventory Description Glass, bottle, colorless, straight sides and neck, flared rim, embossed letters
Classification
  • Colorless bottle glass
Department Archaeological
Date 1840-1885
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard / Holden Chapel
Intrasite Feat 1
Additional Geographic Terms Harvard Yard
Materials Glass
Dimensions Overall: 6.6 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm (2 5/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object H500.251

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