Jenny Lind Bottle

Description (Brief):

During her U.S. tour, from 1850 to 1852, Swedish opera star Jenny Lind donated her concert proceeds to various local charities. Master showman P. T. Barnum promoted her philanthropy, demonstrating for American audiences that her character was as admirable as her voice.

Date Made: mid-1800s

Place Made: United States

See more items in: Home and Community Life: Ceramics and Glass, Giving in America

Exhibition: Giving in America

Exhibition Location: National Museum of American History

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: CE.201257Catalog Number: 201257Accession Number: 34791

Object Name: bottle

Physical Description: blue, greenish, light (overall color)glass, transparent (overall material)mold blown (overall production method/technique)Measurements: overall: 10 5/16 in x 5 3/4 in x 4 9/16 in; 26.2255 cm x 14.605 cm x 11.58875 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-7d01-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_589607

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