Edison Battery Oil Bottle

Basic

Region: United States

Bottle

Type: Bottle
Material: Glass
Manufacturer: "Edison Manufacturing Company" pre 1911, "Thomas A. Edison Inc." after 1911.
Production Start: 1900s
Production End: 1960s
Rarity: Less Common

Specific Object

Date Made: >1915
Specific Object Condition: Excellent

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Edison Battery Oil Bottles held replacement oil for Edison Batteries. Edison Batteries were used early on the railroads to power crossings and electronic signals.

This bottle reads on the front:

EDISON
BATTERY OIL
MADE IN U.S.A.
THOMAS A. EDISON
INCORPORATED
BLOOMFIELD, N.J.
U.S.A.

The back has Thomas Edison’s signature, and the bottom reads:

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