Bottle Holder

Germany

1815-20

  • Titles Bottle Holder (Descriptive)
  • Medium cast iron
  • Dimensions 5 13/16 × 3 7/16 in. (14.7 × 8.8 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of American Cast Iron Pipe Company, 1986.263A
  • Work Type bottle holder
  • Classification Containers

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