Summary
This light brown, glazed blacking bottle was excavated at Casselden Place in 2003. It was manufactured by Steven Green of London between 1820-1858.
Working in Little Lon.
Alongside the tightly packed cottages, commercial enterprise thrived in little Lon. Shops sold food and 'fancy goods'. Factories and workshops manufactured bellows, furniture, waterproof clothing and ice cream.
In the 1880s grocers flourished, and in the 1890s clothing firms and Chinese cabinet-makers dominated the local manufacturing scene. But Little Lon's most numerous businesses were the myriad hotels and brothels.
It is easy to overlook the 'invisible' work carried out in people's homes. Because such work was rarely documented we rely on things left behind to tell the story. The abundance of lace bobbins dug up at Little Lon hints at a lace-making industry and busy lives otherwise hidden from history.
Physical Description
This is a light brown glazed blacking bottle. It has a maker's mark and was manufactured by Steven Green in London.
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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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Manufacture Date
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Manufacturer
Stephen Green, Imperial Pottery, Lambeth, England, Great Britain, 1820-1858
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Inscriptions
Mark 341
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Context Number
5.222
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Site
Australia, Victoria, H7822-1209, Casselden Place, 50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
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Decoration
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Colour
Brown, Light
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Moulding
Other
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Provenance
London
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Type of item
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Object Measurements
65 mm (Width), 137 mm (Height)
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