Physical Description
One fragment of the base of a clear glass item, probably a tumbler. Decoration is a pressed pattern of circles. Manufactured after circa 1820.
Physical Description
One fragment of the base of a clear glass item, probably a tumbler. Decoration is a pressed pattern of circles. Manufactured after circa 1820.
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
F12/15/108
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Site
Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Royal Exhibition Building Western Forecourt
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Distinguishing Marks
By the early 1830s, mass production of pressed tableware was underway. The production of press moulded hollow ware became possible with the invention of a hinged plunger mechanism in 1827.
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Activity
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Specific Activity
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Colour
Clear
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Moulding
Circles
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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: 33; Poplar Forest 1996: 35;
[Book] Jones, Olive & Sullivan, Catherine. 1985. The Parks Canada Glass Glossary for the Description of Containers, Tableware, Flat Glass and Closures., 1985, 33 Pages
[Book] 1996. Poplar Forest Archaeology Lab and Field Manual., 1996, 35 Pages
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Keywords
Archaeology, Eating & Dining, Royal Exhibition Building, World Heritage
