Physical Description
One fragment from the base of a light blue glass pharmaceutical bottle. The maker's mark reads 'DAVIS'. The contents of the bottle were 'Perry Davis Painkiller' which was manufactured in the USA between the early 1840s and circa 1950. The bottle is not machine made and was therefore manufactured before circa 1900.
Physical Description
One fragment from the base of a light blue glass pharmaceutical bottle. The maker's mark reads 'DAVIS'. The contents of the bottle were 'Perry Davis Painkiller' which was manufactured in the USA between the early 1840s and circa 1950. The bottle is not machine made and was therefore manufactured before circa 1900.
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
G12/9/13/010
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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
Blue, Light
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Technique
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Provenance
United States of America (USA)
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Type of item
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References
Arnold 1997: 44
[Book] Arnold, Ken. 1997. Bottle Collectors Guide: Identification and Valuation Guide., 1997, 44 Pages
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Keywords
Archaeology, Medicines, Royal Exhibition Building, World Heritage
