James Ray


Company Names, addresses, dates1:
  James Ray, 1308 D NW (1889-1896)

Notes:
 This bottle is not listed in our clubs book2.
James E. Ray was a saloon owner at 1308 D Street NW from 1889 to 1996. Previous saloon owners at that address included:
  Jacob Jacobsen (1881-1887)
  Anthony Ponsold (1888)


Bottles:

ray book # 580
This is an 8.5" clear baltimore-loop top embossed:
oval slug plate: JAS. RAY / REGD 95 / 1308 D ST / NW / WASHINGTON, D.C.
back: REGISTERED / THIS BOTTLE / NOT TO BE SOLD


1 Boyd's Directory for the District of Columbia (various years)
2 Antique Bottles from the Washington DC Area by Potomac Bottle Collectors, 4th edition




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