pre-Pro Shot Glass: "56 Old Fifty Six"

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"56" OLD FIFTY SIX "56" (arched: the numerals appear above the text at either end of the line) / TRADE MARK (text is between two parallel lines. Between them is a frosted circle with a tsp monogram at center: HB) / HAND MADE (reverse arched) / WHISKEY / STRICTLY PURE RYE WHISKEY / FOR MEDICAL & FAMILY USE / HOLIHAN BROS. / LAWRENCE MASS. The rear of the glass hase dose lines marked in TABLE and OUNCES
	ID#: RRP3762

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Glass Category:	Liquor advertising
Glass Type:	Tall, thin-walled shot
Label Type:	Usual white-etched label
Dimensions:	2-3/4" x 2-1/8" x 1-1/2"
Edmonson:	Not listed
State:	MA
City:	Lawrence


Notes:
Holihan Bros. listed from 1900. OASG reports that the grocery and liquory business was established in 1856 by Peter and Patrick Holihan. Patrick died in 1882 and the business was continued by Davis & Murphy. In 1890, the Holihan Bros. (James P., Joseph P and Charles A. Holihan) took back control, the business now located at Common & Hampshire Streets. They were famous for their Diamond Spring beers, produced at their own brewery located at the corner of Andover & Beacon Sts. Brand names used by this company include: "Banquet Pure Rye", and "Old 56." Company name timeline: Holihan Bros. Address timeline: 427-429 Common, 60 Hampshire Find out more about Holihan Bros.







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