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Dr. Harter's medicine dosing glass

Object Details

Description
Eight-sided cup made colorless, molded glass with a pedestal foot. A mold seam is apparent on the underside of the foot. The cup bears a molded impression of the Dr. Harter's logo - a larger crescent moon, containing the word "Harter's" and with the word "Dr" above it. The cup also has an impression of the Dr. Harter's Wild Cherry Bitters bottle - a square bottle with a label bearing a similar crescent moon.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Dr. Harter Medicine Company
Credit Line
Gift of Charles L. Richter
Physical Description
glass (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3 in x 1 5/8 in; 7.62 cm x 4.1275 cm
Object Name
advertising device
dosing glass
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