Summary
This clear glass milk bottle was excavated at Casselden Place in 2003. It was machine made by Amalgamated Dairies Pty Ltd, located in North Melbourne.
Food and eating.
Kitchen facilities in the homes of Little Lon were rudimentary. Few people had ovens or ice chests, so perishable foods were bought fresh daily. Most meals were fried or boiled over an open fire. Families with limited facilities would take their Sunday roasts to a nearby bakery for cooking. Even the poorest residents of Little Lon seem to have eaten a considerable amount of meat. Mutton, beef, rabbit and pork came from the Eastern Market in Bourke Street. Oysters and fish were sold from barrows in Flinders Street. Fresh fruit and vegetables were hawked on the streets by Chinese and Italian vendors.
Physical Description
This is a clear glass, half pint milk bottle. It has a maker's mark for Amalgamated Dairies Pty Ltd and was machine made.
Physical Description
1/2 AN IMPERIAL PINT
More Information
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Collection Names
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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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Manufacture Name
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Manufacturer
Amalgamated Dairies Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1880-1920
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Inscriptions
Mark 330 Inscription on other side: BOTTLE ALWAYS REMAINS/ THE PROPERTY OF THE/ AMALGAMATED DAIRIES PTY LTD/ CANNOT BE LEGALLY USED/ OR SOLD BY OTHERS/ 1/2 IMPERIAL PINT
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Context Number
8.046
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Site
Australia, Victoria, H7822-1209, Casselden Place, 50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
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Activity
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Specific Activity
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Colour
Colourless
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Technique
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Provenance
Machine Made
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
66 (Outside Diameter)
145
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