Physical Description
One dark green glass beer or wine bottle base. The base is slightly slumped on one side due to an air bubble. Was manufactured in a vented mould with a separate base plate, suggesting it was made after circa 1874 but before circa 1900.
Physical Description
One dark green glass beer or wine bottle base. The base is slightly slumped on one side due to an air bubble. Was manufactured in a vented mould with a separate base plate, suggesting it was made after circa 1874 but 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
ROW J16//
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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
Green, Dark
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Technique
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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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Diameter
88 mm (Outside Diameter)
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References
Jones and Sullivan 1985: 28; Miller et al 2000:8
[Book] Jones, Olive & Sullivan, Catherine. 1985. The Parks Canada Glass Glossary for the Description of Containers, Tableware, Flat Glass and Closures., 1985, 28 Pages
[Article - Journal] Miller, George L., et al. Telling Time for Archaeologists. Newsletter of the Council for Northeast Historical Archaeology. 29: 1-22., 2000, 8 Pages
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Keywords
Alcohol, Archaeology, Food & Beverages, Royal Exhibition Building, World Heritage
