artifact

1996.003.165

Core
Accession No.
Old No
1996.003.16-5
Title (generic)
Bottle

A round, tapered, green glass bottle with no cap, lid or stopper. A diamond - shaped paper label reads : DIAMOND SPRING - SARSAPARILLA - HOLIHAN BROS. - LAWRENCE, MASS. - BOTTLED FROM PURE SPRING WATER - PUREST OF INGREDIENTS USED - CONTENTS 8 FLUID OZS. At the top of the label is an image of a diamond. In the center of the label is an image of mountains and a flowing stream. In raised letters on the back of the bottle it reads : HOLIHAN BROS. LAWRENCE, MASS. CONTENTS 8 FL OZS. Diamond Spring Brewery was owned by the Holihan Brothers, Peter and Patrick., located on Common Street in Lawrence and was in business from 1856 to 1972. The building was torn down in 1973. Diamond Spring brewed Holihan brand beverages, had a wholesale liquor dealership and made soft drinks during Prohibition.
used: Container for Diamond Spring Sarsaparilla

Date (coverage)
1856 - 1972
Format
height: 7.75 diameter: 2.5
material: Glass/Paper
dimnotes: Diameter is bottle bottom.
Administrative
Display Value
Good
Condition
Good
Cataloged By
Brown_ Barbara

The top of the paper label is torn and the label is worn.

Cataloged On
Status
OK

Dowd, James