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Catalog Number |
AjGv 30 13D1 |
Object Name |
Bottle, Seltzer |
Description |
An empty glass seltzer bottle for McLaughlin's Water Hygeia. Bottle has a narrow base with a vase-shaped middle and a slender neck. The bottle is formed in two halves, lengthwise. The front half of the mould has a crosswise seam with two parts of a mould. One half is from a mould with the name of the company - McLaughlin and a description of the contents plus the trademark information. The other half is plain glass. The glass has some air bubbles in it, common to early glass manufactuers. The base is a thicker glass and is indented making the inside base a little raised. Text marked on bottle reads: McLaughlin's Water Hygeia Toronto Trademark Registered found inside a band. |
Year Range from |
1890 |
Dimensions |
H-21.5 D-22.5 Dia-6.5 Cir-25 cm |
History |
Made by J.J. McLaughlin Limited who would later develop and trademark Canada Dry Gingerale. J.J. McLaughlin Limited Manufacturing Chemists, Toronto was established in 1890. John James was a member of the McLaughlin family whose father owned the McLaughlin Carriage Company. John's career path led him to study at the Ontario College of Pharmacy. His early work involved manufacturing soda fountain products and equipment to drug stores. McLaughlin 'Hygeia Water' brand was advertised for its cleanilness and purity and made at their high class facility located on Sherburne Street, in Toronto. References: Advertisement. Pure Spring Water. J.J. McLaughlin. The Globe. September 9th, 1895 The Manufacturer of Beverages: The Syrup Laboratory No Well Water Used. The Globe. June 24th, 1899 Advertisement McLaughlin Hygeia Gingerale The Toronto World. August 3, 1901 Advertisement. Drink Hygeia Water. The Toronto Daily Star, Dec 5, 1906 Lemon Beverages The Toronto Daily Star, May 11, 1909 Advertisement Canada Dry The Toronto Daily Star Dec 23, 1929 John J. McLaughlin. The Canadian Encylopedia. Jamie Bradburn. August 15, 2022 |