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RUMFORD CHEMICAL WORKS (Base) PATENTED MARCH 10, 1868.
It was more convenient for making lemonade than lemons or limes, and is healthier than either. Advertised 1884 and 1935.
Eben N. Horseford , appointed professor at Havard U by Benjamin Count Rumford, established the business with George Wilson in Providence RI. in 1855.
Incorperated as Rumford Chem Wrks in 1857. In 1966 purchased by the Essex Corp. In 1975 the firm was closed.
Blue clear 5 1/2"x 2 5/116" diameter with no base embosing 7 1/2" x 2 3/16".
RUMFORD CHEMICAL WORKS (Base) PATENTED MARCH 10, 1868.
It was more convenient for making lemonade than lemons or limes, and is healthier than either. Advertised 1884 and 1935.
Eben N. Horseford , appointed professor at Havard U by Benjamin Count Rumford, established the business with George Wilson in Providence RI. in 1855.
Incorperated as Rumford Chem Wrks in 1857. In 1966 purchased by the Essex Corp. In 1975 the firm was closed.
Blue clear 5 1/2"x 2 5/116" diameter with no base embosing 7 1/2" x 2 3/16".