Bottles -- Pennsylvania -- 19th century -- Archival resources
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
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
