Physical Description
One fragment of the finish of an amber glass beer bottle. The finish is a crown seal type and was machine made. Date range of manufacture is circa 1915 to circa mid-20th century.
Physical Description
One fragment of the finish of an amber glass beer bottle. The finish is a crown seal type and was machine made. Date range of manufacture is circa 1915 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/Baulk/013
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Site
Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Royal Exhibition Building Western Forecourt
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Distinguishing Marks
Crown seal finishes were patented in the USA in 1892 and being machine made by circa 1915.
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Activity
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Specific Activity
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Colour
Amber
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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References
Jones and Sullivan 1985: 79; Rycroft and Rycroft 1976: 43
[Book] Jones, Olive & Sullivan, Catherine. 1985. The Parks Canada Glass Glossary for the Description of Containers, Tableware, Flat Glass and Closures., 1985, 79 Pages
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Keywords
Alcohol, Archaeology, Food & Beverages, Royal Exhibition Building, World Heritage
