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Onion Bottle

Onion Bottle

Glass bottle, Old State House, Boston. Of English origin, "onion bottles" like this one were a common sight in early 18th century Boston taverns and used to hold both wine and spirits.
Galleries: Glasswork, Massachusetts
Keywords: american revolution, boston, bostonian society, colonial america, colonies, freedom trail, glass, history, massachusetts, old state house, onion bottle, spirits, wine
Photo Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 05/28/2011
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Original Dimensions: 3537×5616
Picture Orientation: Portrait
GPS Coordinates: 42º21'31.55"N 71º03'26.69"W
Picture Number: 10835