Summary
This clay tobacco pipe was excavated during one of the digs conducted at the Commonwealth Block site between 1988 and 2003.
A pipeful of tobacco was long-lasting and its aroma disguised the stench of Melbourne's streets. The short clay pipe favoured by working men was called a 'cutty'. Being made of brittle clay, these pipes broke easily, explaining the abundance of fragments uncovered at Little Lon. Of the pipes excavated, many were decorated with slogans, patriotic symbols, even jokes and caricatures, hinting at the identities of those who smoked them.
Physical Description
This is a complete pipe with a plain bowl and no spur. The stem is short and flares slightly at mouth piece.
Physical Description
Complete "BURNS CUTTY PIPE" with 'McDOUGALL GLASGOW' Plain bowl with no spur Stem is short and flares slightly at mouth piece. Length 109 x 30mm (bowl height) McDougall, Post 1850-1910.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Heritage Victoria, Industry Superannuation Property Trust, 03 May 2005
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Manufacture Name
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Manufacture Date
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Inscriptions
Reads 'BURNS CUTTY PIPE' and 'McDOUGALL GLASGOW'
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Context Number
27/22
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Site
[TCS] Australia, Victoria, Commonwealth Block, Melbourne
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Distinguishing Marks
Reads 'BURNS CUTTY PIPE' and 'McDOUGALL GLASGOW'
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Activity
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Specific Activity
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Form
Tapered; Straight
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Provenance
Glasgow
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Classification
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Type of item
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Exhibition Collection Management
30 mm (Length), 105 mm (Width), 20 mm (Height)
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Dimensions
105 mm (Length), 21 mm (Width)
Measurement From Conservation.
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References
L.J.Mahony:The Pits: a methodological analysis of artefacts from the CCS
109 Pages
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