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HERB MEDICINE CO. : H. P. HERB WILD CHERRY BITTERS The Herb Medicine Company was located at 816 Chestnut Street Reading, Pa. This companies' product as a labeled example reads says "Pure Compound Wild Cherry Bark Bitters". There are two sizes of this square cabin bitters bottle which has roped corners. It also has a motif of a cherry tree embossed on the front of the bottle. Below are photos of their 10 inch tall square cabin bottle embossed H. P. HERB / WILD / CHERRY / BITTERS / READING / PA. // WILD CHERRY / (motif of a cherry tree) BITTERS // BITTERS // BITTERS // BITTERS (on the roof panels). The color is amber. There is also yellow olive examples which are very sought after. The second size for this bottle is 8 7/8 tall and also comes in the colors of amber and a green. Both colors for this smaller size are both very rare. References: Bitters Bottles by Carlyn Ring & W. Ham. Frank & Frank Jr. (Wicker) Bottle Collection. |
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