Physical Description
One light green glass bottle base and body fragment. The shape is circular and the base had a flat indentation. The body has a moulded panel and rib design. On the base is the number '494'. Has been manufactured in a mould that had a separate base plate. Broad manufacture date range of mid-19th century to circa 1900.
Physical Description
One light green glass bottle base and body fragment. The shape is circular and the base had a flat indentation. The body has a moulded panel and rib design. On the base is the number '494'. Has been manufactured in a mould that had a separate base plate. Broad manufacture date range of mid-19th century to 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, 18 Jan 2010
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Manufacture Date
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Context Number
J13//
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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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Decoration
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Colour
Green, Light
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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
55.7 mm (Outside Diameter)
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References
Jones and Sullivan 1985: 28
[Book] Jones, Olive & Sullivan, Catherine. 1985. The Parks Canada Glass Glossary for the Description of Containers, Tableware, Flat Glass and Closures., 1985, 28 Pages
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Keywords
Archaeology, Food & Beverages, Food Storage & Preservation, Royal Exhibition Building, World Heritage
