Physical Description
One complete base of a small (25.3mm diameter) glass bottle, probably a medicine or perfume bottle. The bottle has been manufactured in a multi-part mould with a separate base plate. Small maker's mark 'HP' moulded on side near base. Date range of manufacture from about mid-19th century to circa 1900.
Physical Description
One complete base of a small (25.3mm diameter) glass bottle, probably a medicine or perfume bottle. The bottle has been manufactured in a multi-part mould with a separate base plate. Small maker's mark 'HP' moulded on side near base. Date range of manufacture from about mid-19th century to circa 1900.
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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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Colour
Clear
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References
Jones and Sullivan 1985: 28
[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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