Summary
This glass in well was excavated at the Commonwealth Block site between 1988 and 2003.
Writing implements, found throughout Little Lon, indicate that writing was a commonplace activity. The pens, pencils and inkwells are a tantalizing reminder of words forgotten long ago.
Physical Description
This is a small, light green glass, square-based inkwell with rounded off shoulders. It has a short neck which is chipped around the edge. It was moulded after hand blowing and has a moulded base.
Physical Description
Small, square-based inkwell, shoulders rounded off. Short neck, chipped around the edge. Base 35mm x 35mm, height 40mm. Rim diameter 19mm. Glass is light green colour. Moulded after hand blown, with moulded base. After 1850.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Heritage Victoria, Industry Superannuation Property Trust, 03 May 2005
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Context Number
18/02
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Site
[CCS] Australia, Victoria, Commonwealth Block, Melbourne
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Classification
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Type of item
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Exhibition Collection Management
40 mm (Width), 45 mm (Height)
Width = Diameter
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Dimensions
35 mm (Length), 33 mm (Width), 40 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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