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B.F. Foster Drug Bottles NV - Carson City,2012aug - Nevada Bottles

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Western Americana Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
B.F. Foster Drug Bottles NV - Carson City,2012aug - Nevada Bottles
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Lot of 4 drug bottles from this Carson City druggist. 1) This is an oval 7" sample in clear glass. No visible damage. 2) A shorter 4.5" version of the previously listed oval, with a small chip on the lip. 3) Square style clear 5.5" with a very small rough spot on the lip. 4) Small 4" square, clear. All bottles are embossed B.F. FOSTER CARSON CITY, NEV. Benjamin Franklin Foster opened his first drug store 1874 at 131 Carson Street. In 1878, he moved to 13 So. Carson Street. He remained there until 1881, when he sold the business to Virginia City druggist A. Lernhart and retired to San Bernardino [Ref: Nevada History Through Glass Vol. II, Fred Holabird, 2012]. - Jacobitz Collection -59564