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Bottles -- Pennsylvania -- 19th century -- Archival resources

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John S. C. Martin Ledger

 Collection — Box 01: [Barcode: 5000003233]
Identifier: MS-0229
Scope and Contents This collection consists of a ledger owned by druggist John S. C. Martin. The ledger was used to record the sale of mineral waters, porters, and ales. It also details the number of bottles returned and offers a glimpse into bottle recycling in the mid-19th century. Martin's ledger includes the years 1848-1852. Located in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, the business was not far from the Dyottville Glass Works.There are 196 pages in the ledger and all but four pages...
Dates: 1848-1852