Physical Description
One fragment of a plain clay pipe stem. Has an impressed maker's mark: 'W. WHITE', 'GLASGOW' and was manufactured by William White of Glasgow between 1805 and circa 1891.
Physical Description
One fragment of a plain clay pipe stem. Has an impressed maker's mark: 'W. WHITE', 'GLASGOW' and was manufactured by William White of Glasgow between 1805 and circa 1891.
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 Name
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Manufacture Date
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Context Number
I16//
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Site
Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Royal Exhibition Building Western Forecourt
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Distinguishing Marks
Maker's mark. William White was in production between 1805 and 1955.
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Activity
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Specific Activity
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Colour
White
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Provenance
Glasgow
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Type of item
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References
MacReady and Goodwyn 1990: 55; Oswald 1975: 206
[Book] Macready, Sarah & Goodwyn, J. 1990. Slums and Self-Improvement: The History and Archaeology of the Mechanics Institute, Auckland, and its Chancery Street Neighbourhood. 2., 1990, 55 Pages
[Article - Journal] Oswald, Adrian. 1975. Clay Pipes for the Archaeologist. British Archaeological Reports. Bar Series No. 14, 1975, 206 Pages
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Keywords
Archaeology, Royal Exhibition Building, Smoking, Smoking Accessories, World Heritage
