Physical Description
One fragment of the neck and finish of a medium green glass beer or wine bottle. The finish has an applied string rim and the finish, including lip, has been tooled (and possibly flamed). The form is typical of champagne bottle finishes. Date range of manufacture is circa 1820 to circa 1920.
Physical Description
One fragment of the neck and finish of a medium green glass beer or wine bottle. The finish has an applied string rim and the finish, including lip, has been tooled (and possibly flamed). The form is typical of champagne bottle finishes. Date range of manufacture is circa 1820 to circa 1920.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Historical Archaeology, Royal Exhibition Building
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Godden Mackay Logan Heritage Consultants (GML), Department of Archaeology, La Trobe University, Australia Gallery, History & Technology Department, Museum Victoria, 20 Nov 2009
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Manufacture Date
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Context Number
G11/4/8/001
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Site
Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Royal Exhibition Building Western Forecourt
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Activity
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Specific Activity
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Colour
Green, Medium
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Technique
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Type of item
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References
Jones and Sullivan 1985: 43
[Book] Jones, Olive & Sullivan, Catherine. 1985. The Parks Canada Glass Glossary for the Description of Containers, Tableware, Flat Glass and Closures., 1985, 28 Pages
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Keywords
Alcohol, Archaeology, Food & Beverages, Royal Exhibition Building, World Heritage
