Physical Description
One finish and neck from a dark green beer or wine bottle that still has the copper alloy bottle wire attached and traces of the label just below the finish. The finish has been tooled and would have been manufactured between circa 1820 and circa 1920.
Physical Description
One finish and neck from a dark green beer or wine bottle that still has the copper alloy bottle wire attached and traces of the label just below the finish. The finish has been tooled and would have been manufactured between circa 1820 and circa 1920.
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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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: 43
[Book] Jones, Olive & Sullivan, Catherine. 1985. The Parks Canada Glass Glossary for the Description of Containers, Tableware, Flat Glass and Closures., 1985, 43 Pages
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Keywords
Alcohol, Archaeology, Food & Beverages, Royal Exhibition Building, World Heritage
