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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Container - Medicine Glass, ca. 1887 to early 20th century
This small medicine glass has ho manufacturer's or owner's marks. It has no side seams, the base is slightly concave, the embossed inscriptions are inside the glass, the clear glass has slight imperfections and ripples, and the glass is slightly opaque below the lip; these features point to the glass being blown into a mould, partially set, and spun between that mould and an internal mould that had the embossing on it, called a turn-mould process. The lip was then ground to be smooth. The process was patented in 1887 with the title of "Mold for blowing turned bottles".This medicine glass is significant as an example of medical equipment that has a design still used today. It is significant also for having the embossing inside the glass, which was likely produced by the turn-mould method of bottle (and container) making.Medicine glass or dose cup; clear glass with small imperfections and ripples in the glass, no side seams and a slightly concave base. All embossed marks are inside the glass. The imperial measurements are in graduated scales for tablespoons, teaspoons, and ounces and drachmas. "OUNCES DRACHMS" "TABLE TEA"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, medicine glass, measuring glass, dose cup, medicine dispensing, medicine measurement, sambell pharmacy warrnambool, sambell chemist and dentist, internal embossing, glass embossed inside, 20th century chemist, blown glass, two-piece mould, turn-moulded glass, turned bottles -
Bright & District Historical Society operating the Bright Museum
Lamp miner's safety, mid 18th-century
Safety lamp made for underground miners to replace naked flame lightingUsed in underground mining in Ovens or Buckland mining districtsmetal and glass oil powered lamp(partly obscured on glass) BRITISH MFP. ( on brass) 3BB BOSS ( on screw off base) 56 and 10mining, lamp, oil, safety, kerosene, underground -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Wine Glass - Declaration of Portland as a City, 1985
Small wine glass. Black etching likeness of His Royal Highness Prince Charles and Her Royal Highness Princess Diana. Declaration of Portland as a City, in black embossed print on back of glass. Black rim. Measurements 12 x top 5 x bottom 6cm'Declaration of Portland as a City' in black embossed print on back of glass -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Photograph, Optical Munitions
Black and white photograph of optical glass specimens”. Photograph has sheet attached with words: “A finished assembly of plate glass and some resulting optical prisms”.On back in pencil: “No 25 Optical Glass - Prism” On top right hand corner in ink: “25” -
Orbost & District Historical Society
jar, late 1800's
This item is an example of a glass food container used by an early Australian food manufacturing industry.A wide necked clear glass jar. It is seamed and has a circle on the base. There are some manufacturing signs near the bottom.In a diagonal banner across the glass - JONATHON REEVE PTY LTDglass jar jonathon-reeve food pickles-condiments -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Bottle, glass
Rectangular clear glass bottle for stopper, with embossed text on base.'W Y H'. The 'Y' is stylised looking like a wine glass with a curved base. -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Functional object - Headlamp Masks, 1940's
Used during WWII to dim headlights making them, hopefully, invisible from the air. These were used by Mr Claude Freckleton who lived on a farm outside of Port Fairy Pair headlamp masks, with shaded glass slit - Painted blackHow to fit "G J C" approved headlamp mask Remove glass from car headlamp & mark mask to the size and shape of glass centering the glass slit and celluloid insert. Cut mask with tin snips to fit the headlamp instead of glass with this side inward towards the globe. Adjust the headlamp downward 2 degrees from the perpendicular so that the light beam strikes the road 10 feet from the front of the car. * Important - Do not alter the angle of slits over slits.world war two, headlights, car, headlight covers -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magnifying glass, first half 20th century
A pocket magnifying glass was a versatile scientific tool. It was ideal for situations in which the specimen was too small to be observed under a magnifying glass and access to a larger microscope would have been impossible.It could be taken on field expeditions and used to examine botanical, zoological and mineralogical specimens.Simple,pocket microscopes had a significant impact on the the general public’s appreciation of both science and the natural world by making the microscopic world accessible and exciting.Small pocket magnifying glass with glass viewer.magnifying-glass instruments-optical -
Stanley Athenaeum & Public Room
Functional object - Lamp, Gas Lamp
Blue cylinder shape gas bottle. 'Companion' brand - Sievert. Frosted glass with beige painted top. Chrome carry handles. 2 knobs on feeder pipe. Gas bottle has writing : Type 3967 TP 480 lbs PSI C 169107 5 68. Water cap 5lbs 5oz. Tare weight 4 lbs 9oz. Made in Aust. AS no B115-240Jenner Simplex Glass Schott & Gen, Mainz, made in Germany on frosted glass. -
Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses League
Glass Bulb Connection
Glass Bulb ConnectionClear glassglass, bulb, connection, ballarat -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Bottle, c. 1850's - 1900's
This is one of four bottles in our Collection that were recovered by a local diver from the quarantine area just inside the Port Phillip Heads. Ships were required to pull into this area to check for diseases etc before they could head up to Melbourne. Quite often they would drink and throw the bottles overboard. Handmade glass bottle, manufactured in 1850's - 1900's. Glass bottles and glass jars are in many households around the world. The first glass bottles were produced in south-east Asia around 100 B.C. and the Roman Empire around 1 AD. America's glass bottle and glass jar industry were born in the early 1600s when settlers in Jamestown built the first glass-melting furnace. The invention of the automatic glass bottle blowing machine in 1880 industrialized the process of making bottles. In 2019, plans were made to re-introduce milk glass bottle deliveries to Auckland in early 2020 The earliest bottles or vessels were made by ancient man. Ingredients were melted to make glass and then clay forms were dipped into the molten liquid. When the glass cooled off, the clay was chipped out of the inside leaving just the hollow glass vessel. This glass was very thin as the fire was not as hot as modern-day furnaces. The blowpipe was invented around 1 B.C. This allowed molten glass to be gathered at the end of the blowpipe and blown into the other end to create a hollow vessel. Eventually, the use of moulding was introduced, followed by the invention of the semi-automatic machine called the Press and Blow. In 1904 Michael Owens invented the automatic bottle machine. Before this time most glass bottles in England were hand blown. This is one of four bottles in our Collection that were recovered by a local diver from the quarantine area just inside the Port Phillip Heads. Ships were required to pull into this area to check for diseases etc before they could head up to Melbourne. Quite often they would drink and throw the bottles overboard. Handmade glass bottle, manufactured in the 1850s-1900s. The bottle gives a snapshot into history and a social life that occurred during the early days of Melbourne's development and the sea trade that visited the port in those days. Bottle, opaque brown glass, concave base, tapering slightly wider towards shoulder then inwards towards neck; ring of glass just below opening. Base is blown glass; pontil mark on base. "STUBBY 1850-1900 SMALL SIZE", ENGLISH 3 PIECE MOULD, HAND MADE TOP", "PAPER LABEL, CORK & WIRE SEAL $6flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, brown glass bottle, handmade glass bottle, handmade beer bottle, handmade late 19th century bottle -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Glass
The art of making glass can be traced back to 2600 BC in Mesopotamia. Egyptians practised making glass around 2500 BC. Artificial glass first appeared in the Egyptian or the Mesopotamian civilization, whereas they used tools made out of volcanic glass obsidian in the Stone Age. Ancient China, however, discovered how to make glass a little later. Glass beads are known to be one of the earliest products made out of glass. Their creation is thought to be primarily accidental. In the later Bronze Age, glassmaking came to a halt. Glass was a luxury material back then. Archaeological excavations suggest the use of glass in England during the middle ages. In the 10th century, stained glass found a place in cathedrals and windows of palaces. After the Renaissance, architectural methods changed substantially, leading to a decrease in stained glass as a building material. Domestic use of glass increased following the industrial revolution. Vessels, glass windows, and glass beads gained popularity in Europe during this period. During the 19th century, many people preferred glass windows and doors as a decorative option. In the late 19th century, some designers brought back stained glass in decorative windows. It was during this period that Mr Tiffany discovered several methods to make domed glass handicrafts. People discovered the true versatility of using glass as a building material only in the 20th century. With glassmaking technology receiving an industrial boom, you could produce several different types of glass. Toughened glass, laminated glass, bulletproof glass, and smart glass all boosted the use of glass in buildings. Today, several skyscrapers, small and big homes, and offices use glass in almost all aspects of construction and design. https://www.aisglass.com/glass-made-step-step-process/The invention and development of glass, both as domestic items and in building, has been nothing short of revolutionary. Prior to the use of glass for windows, the interior of buildings were extremely dark, even during sunny days. The use of glass domestic objects, that could be easily washed, led to improved hygiene.Cylindrical drinking glass with stepped relief around lipNoneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, glass -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Bottle, c. 1850's - 1900's
This is one of four bottles in our Collection that were recovered by a local diver from the quarantine area just inside the Port Phillip Heads. Ships were required to pull into this area to check for diseases etc before they could head up to Melbourne. Quite often they would drink and throw the bottles overboard. Handmade glass bottle, manufactured in 1850's - 1900's. Glass bottles and glass jars are in many households around the world. The first glass bottles were produced in south-east Asia around 100 B.C. and the Roman Empire around 1 AD. America's glass bottle and glass jar industry were born in the early 1600s when settlers in Jamestown built the first glass-melting furnace. The invention of the automatic glass bottle blowing machine in 1880 industrialized the process of making bottles. In 2019, plans were made to re-introduce milk glass bottle deliveries to Auckland in early 2020. The earliest bottles or vessels were made by ancient man. Ingredients were melted to make glass and then clay forms were dipped into the molten liquid. When the glass cooled off, the clay was chipped out of the inside leaving just the hollow glass vessel. This glass was very thin as the fire was not as hot as modern-day furnaces. The blowpipe was invented around 1 B.C. This allowed molten glass to be gathered at the end of the blowpipe and blown into the other end to create a hollow vessel. Eventually, the use of moulding was introduced, followed by the invention of the semi-automatic machine called the Press and Blow. In 1904 Michael Owens invented the automatic bottle machine. Before this time most glass bottles in England were hand blown. This is one of four bottles in our Collection that were recovered by a local diver from the quarantine area just inside the Port Phillip Heads. Ships were required to pull into this area to check for diseases etc before they could head up to Melbourne. Quite often they would drink and throw the bottles overboard. Handmade glass bottle, manufactured in the 1850s-1900s. The bottle gives a snapshot into history and a social life that occurred during the early days of Melbourne's development and the sea trade that visited the port in those days. Bottle, solid colour brown glass,concave base, tapering slightly wider towards shoulder then inwards towards neck; ring of glass just below opening. Base is blown glass; pontil mark on base. Label "c.1850's STUBBY ALE", "ENGLISH HAND MADE, CORK & WIRE SEAL", "PONTIL MARK ON BASE $6" flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, brown glass bottle, handmade glass bottle, handmade beer bottle, handmade late 19th century bottle -
Clunes Museum
Container - BOTTLE
GLASS BOTTLE BLOWN FROM MOLTEN GLASSDARK BROWN GLASS BOTTLE WITH A PONTEL IN THE BASEBlocal history, domestic item, containers, domestic items -
Greensborough Historical Society
Domestic object - Glasses, Yallambie Primary School, Yallambie Primary School commemorative glasses, 1990s
Yallambie commemorative glass produced for the century celebration 1971-1991.Pair of stemmed wine glass. Clear glass with gold embellishment. Yallambie (in boomerang)1971-1991 Yallambie Primary School yallambie primary school, commemorative glasses, . -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Glass Pen, not known
Glass pen was bought in 1970's by donor to replace the glass pen used by her mother during 1930'sClear glass stem to glass bulb, with spiral shape pointed nib; in black case with cream suede liningDip in ink to bulb leveldomestic items, writing equipment -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Diffraction grating on glass, Grayson
Grayson ruling consisting of glass rectangular slab stored in brown cardboard box with lid and supported by cotton wool. 99.1= Ruling, 99.2 = box, 99.3 = box lidHand written on box lid: “Grayson Ruling (Glass)” -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Float
Glass floats are used in the fishing trade as a marker, such as for location of fishing nets.Float, (collection of 46) hollow, blown glass ball in knotted rope holder. Some are clear glass and some are coloured glass.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, float, glass float, fishing industry -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Promethazine hydrochloride (Phenergan), pre 1981
Promethazine hydrochloride is an anti-histamine with strong sedative effects. It is used as a sedative and to combat hay fever, allergic reactions, nausea and vomiting.Amber coloured glass ampoule with yellow band on neck and teal coloured print on glass containing 50mg in 2ml of Hermethazine [promethazine hydrochloride].Printed on glass in teal: CAUTION S4 / HERMETHAZINE / PROMETHAZINE / HYDROCHLORIDE / 50mg in 2ml / DAVID BULL / EXP APR 81hermethazine, anti-histamine, sedative, hay fever, allergies, nausea -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Carnival Glass Bowl
Carnival glass is moulded or pressed glass to which an iridescent surface shimmer has been applied. It has previously been referred to as aurora glass, dope glass, rainbow glass, taffeta glass, and disparagingly as 'poor man's Tiffany'. "Wikipedia entry"Fluted Carnival Glass Amber Fruit Bowl with Star pattern in basecarnival glass, fruit bowl -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Butter Dish
The art of making glass can be traced back to 2600 BC in Mesopotamia. Egyptians practised making glass around 2500 BC. Artificial glass first appeared in the Egyptian or the Mesopotamian civilization, whereas they used tools made out of volcanic glass obsidian in the Stone Age. Ancient China, however, discovered how to make glass a little later. Glass beads are known to be one of the earliest products made out of glass. Their creation is thought to be primarily accidental. In the later Bronze Age, glassmaking came to a halt. Glass was a luxury material back then. Archaeological excavations suggest the use of glass in England during the middle ages. In the 10th century, stained glass found a place in cathedrals and windows of palaces. After the Renaissance, architectural methods changed substantially, leading to a decrease in stained glass as a building material. Domestic use of glass increased following the industrial revolution. Vessels, glass windows, and glass beads gained popularity in Europe during this period. During the 19th century, many people preferred glass windows and doors as a decorative option. In the late 19th century, some designers brought back stained glass in decorative windows. It was during this period that Mr Tiffany discovered several methods to make domed glass handicrafts. People discovered the true versatility of using glass as a building material only in the 20th century. With glassmaking technology receiving an industrial boom, you could produce several different types of glass. Toughened glass, laminated glass, bulletproof glass, and smart glass all boosted the use of glass in buildings. Today, several skyscrapers, small and big homes, and offices use glass in almost all aspects of construction and design. https://www.aisglass.com/glass-made-step-step-process/The invention and development of glass, both as domestic items and in building, has been nothing short of revolutionary. Prior to the use of glass for windows, the interior of buildings were extremely dark, even during sunny days. The use of glass domestic objects, that could be easily washed, led to improved hygiene.Moulded patterned glass butter dish. Base has been broken.None.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, glass, kitchen item, butter -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Beer Glass
Glass used at Blackburn Hotel, Whitehorse Road Blackburn Vic.10 ounce clear beer glass with "Blackburn Hotel" and "10" etched on glassBlackburn Hotel 10blackburn hotel -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Pugh's inhaler - replica
Replica of original glass ether inhaler used by Dr William Russ Pugh in Launceston in 1847. William Russ Pugh is credited with being the first person in Australia to administer ether as anaesthesia. Pugh created his own ether inhaler based on a report in the London Illustrated News, dated January 1847. The paper reached Pugh in May and by June he had already designed, made and used the ether inhaler. On 7 June 1847 he performed two surgeries using anaesthesia. He also had a journalist present to record the event.The main container comprises an inverted funnel shaped glass jar that is connected to the top glass globe via an etched glass valve. Sea sponges are located within the glass vessel and the woven cloth tube is connected to the base of the glass container. inhaler, anaesthesia, william russ pugh, replica, glass, sea sponge, ether, launceston, illustrated london news, lady howden, dr john belisario, dr gwen wilson -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Bottle, c. 1850's - 1900's
Glass bottles and glass jars are in many households around the world. The first glass bottles were produced in south-east Asia around 100 B.C. and the Roman Empire around 1 AD. America's glass bottle and glass jar industry were born in the early 1600s when settlers in Jamestown built the first glass-melting furnace. The invention of the automatic glass bottle blowing machine in 1880 industrialized the process of making bottles. In 2019, plans were made to re-introduce milk glass bottle deliveries to Auckland in early 2020 The earliest bottles or vessels were made by ancient man. Ingredients were melted to make glass and then clay forms were dipped into the molten liquid. When the glass cooled off, the clay was chipped out of the inside leaving just the hollow glass vessel. This glass was very thin as the fire was not as hot as modern-day furnaces. The blowpipe was invented around 1 B.C. This allowed molten glass to be gathered at the end of the blowpipe and blown into the other end to create a hollow vessel. Eventually, the use of moulding was introduced, followed by the invention of the semi-automatic machine called the Press and Blow. In 1904 Michael Owens invented the automatic bottle machine. Before this time most glass bottles in England were hand blown. This is one of four bottles in our Collection that were recovered by a local diver from the quarantine area just inside the Port Phillip Heads. Ships were required to pull into this area to check for diseases etc before they could head up to Melbourne. Quite often they would drink and throw the bottles overboard. Handmade glass bottle, manufactured in the 1850s-1900s. The bottle gives a snapshot into history and a social life that occurred during the early days of Melbourne's development and the sea trade that visited the port in those days. 1850's Pontiled Black Glass Stout/Porter/Ale Beer Bottle, solid colour brown glass,concave base with Pontil scar, tapering slightly wider towards shoulder then inwards towards neck; ring of glass just below opening cork and wire type.Label "c.1850's "Stubby ale" hand made in England flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, brown glass bottle, handmade glass bottle, handmade beer bottle, handmade late 19th century bottle -
Hume City Civic Collection
Glass
This wine glass would have been used at Hume City Council functions.One large wine glass with Hume City Council decal on glass."Hume City Council"hume city council, events, sunbury, burgess, veronica, george evans collection -
Clunes Museum
Container - BOTTLE OF ACETIC ACID
USED IN THE CLUNES HOSPITALBROWN GLASS BOTTLE WITH CORK STOPPER"NOT TO BE TAKEN" CAST IN THE GLASS BOTTOM OF BOTTLE M M458 PAPER LABEL : ACETIC ACID ROBERT DOLAN CHEMIST - CLUNESTELEPHONE 69local history, medical and pharmacy, medical, pharmacy -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Glass, Souvenir
A wine glass. This glass was made for the 6th anniversary celebrations of the opening of the new Frankston Returned & Services League of Australia club building held in 1982. The glass features an image of the new club building and details of the history of the club in gold leaf applied to the external surface of the glass. The glass is made from clear glass and is gold lipped.This glass is inscribed with the following in gold leaf: "FRANKSTON R.S.L. 6th ANNIVERSARY 1982" beneath an image of the new club building and a brief précis of the major events in the club history. -
Mont De Lancey
Decorative object - Glass, 1953
A clear drinking glass commemorating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Displaying a crown, coat of arms held by a lion and a unicorn and the date of the coronation. 2nd June 1953.A clear drinking glass with a gold rim commemorating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. It has printed on it the royal coat of arms held by a lion and a unicorn along with the date of the Coronation. June 2 1953. E II R is painted in yellow at the top.At the top of the glass is a yellow, white, black and red crown. E II R is printed underneath it, with a lion and a unicorn holding the royal crest. At the bottom is a red and yellow medieval banner with the inscription Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II June 2nd 1953in white script.drinking glasses, glasses, coronation glass, commemmorative objects, commemmorative glassware -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Reeves Fletcher Soda Syphon, 1920s
This is a soda syphon for holding soda water used by the aerated waters business of Reeves of Warrnambool (possibly bottled in the 1970s or 80s). It is a Fletcher bottle. John Davis established a cordial business in Warrnambool in 1859 and this business was taken over by John Fletcher. Ralph Reeves purchased the Fletcher business from the estate of the late John Fletcher in 1931 and continued to use the Fletcher bottles. The business of Reeves soft drinks continued in Koroit Street until the 1980s.This soda syphon is of considerable importance as it links two prominent soft drinks makers in Warrnambool – Fletcher and Reeves. It will be useful for display as it tells of a time when this sort of soda syphon was in use.This bottle is a soda syphon with an oblong-shaped glass base and a metal spout. It has a solid glass base and a pink-coloured tube inside the bottle. It has a chip on the base and the spout is a little corroded. The name and logo (scrolls and patterns) of J. Fletcher of Warrnambool is etched into the glass. There is also a red and cream paper label of Reeves.Paper label: ‘Reeves soda water’ Glass etching: ‘J. Fletcher, Warrnambool, F. Trade Mark’ john fletcher, reeves family -
Orbost & District Historical Society
bottle, Felton Grimwade & Bickford, 1920+
A tall slim clear glass bottle with a pump dispenser. It has a green paper label. It was used for holding coffee and chicory. it has a picture of a kookaburra on the label and recipes for iced, molk and white coffee.Base - symbols - glass manufacturers 77 X813 14590