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A glass demi-john with ears for a bail handle and paper label showing that it once contained "Fulton" brand whiskey, from Myers & Co., Distillers and Wholesalers of Covington, KY. It stands 10-1/2" tall and has a capacity of one gallon. Embossing on the shoulder of the jug reads: "MYERS & COMPANY DISTILLERS / PURE / FULTON / STRAIGHT WHISKEY / COVINGTON, KY. U.S.A.". The rear is also embossed: "PACKAGE PATENTED / MYERS & COMPANY / DISTILLERS / PURE / FULTON / STRAIGHT / WHISKEY / COVINGTON, KY. U.S.A.". The paper label refers to the Food and Drug act of 1906 and notes an office in New Orleans, LA.

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