Title

Jacob Ries Bottling Works Bottle, Shakopee, 1890

Creation Date

1890 – 1910

Description

Pressed glass bottle from Jacob Ries Bottling Works, Inc. of Shakopee. The bottle is clear glass with a strong blue/green tint. It has a crown top and side seams. Seen embossed on the facing side of the body are a circle with the words "Jacob Ries/Shakopee, Minn." At the center of the circle is a logo of a J over an R. Seen embossed on the bottom of the bottle is the same symbol of a J over an R. The bottle was dug up during road construction in Prior Lake.

Geographic Notes

Shakopee/Scott County/Minnesota