Bottle

Object detail

Accession number

1981.327.1

Maker

Thomas A. Edison Incorporated

Description

One of two small glass bottles marked "Edison Battery Oil". The bottles are made of clear glass and have an opening on the top. Stoppers are missing. Embossed on one side of each bottle are the words: "Edison Battery Oil Made in U.S.A. Thomas A. Edison Incorporated Bloomfield, N.J. U.S.A." On the opposite are embossed the words: "Thomas A. Edison" in running stylised hand.

Marks

Edison Battery Oil Made in U.S.A. Thomas A. Edison Incorporated Bloomfield, N.J. U.S.A. Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Glass

Credit Line

Thomas A. Edison Incorporated. Bottle, 1981.327.1. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Vessel Bottle Tools & Equipment for Communication Containers

Production place

Bloomfield New Jersey United States of America North America Americas

Collection type

Road Transport Transport

Subject auto tags

White Liquid Chemical compound Drink Glass Drinkware Tableware Transparent material Transparency Event

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