Summary
By the 1830s, pressed tablewares were being mass-produced and from the 1870s pressing had become the most common manufacturing technique for cheaper tablewares.
Physical Description
One fragment of the base of a clear glass item, possibly a decorative dish. The item has been press moulded, with starburst pattern on the base and a small area of hatched design on the side. Date range of manufacture is circa 1820 to circa mid-20th century.
Physical Description
One fragment of the base of a clear glass item, possibly a decorative dish. The item has been press moulded, with starburst pattern on the base and a small area of hatched design on the side. Date range of manufacture is circa 1820 to circa mid-20th century.
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
Clear
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Moulding
Starburst and Hatched
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Technique
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Type of item
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References
Jones 2000: 161, 163; Jones and Sullivan 1985: 33; Poplar Forest 1996: 35
[Article - Journal] Jones, O. 2000. A Guide to Dating Glass Tableware: 1800 to 1940. Historical Archaeology. 14-232., 2000, 161, 163 Pages
[Book] Jones, Olive & Sullivan, Catherine. 1985. The Parks Canada Glass Glossary for the Description of Containers, Tableware, Flat Glass and Closures., 1985, 28 Pages
[Book] 1996. Poplar Forest Archaeology Lab and Field Manual., 1996, 35 Pages
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Keywords
Archaeology, Eating & Dining, Royal Exhibition Building, World Heritage
