Historical information
Donor was sister of historian/teacher Mary Gilbert. She was the daughter of Jonathon Gilbert and Annie Cameron. Professional golfer.
Significance
This item is an example of an early 20th century ceramic container.
Physical description
Stoneware demijohn, cylindrical body with domed shoulder, short narrow everted neck with cylindrical central hole, handle from shoulder to neck. Colour is two-toned - tan and cream.
Inscriptions & markings
Front "Suddeth" smoke mixture, No1 poison
Patented April 6th '08 No. 11205 Aus. Patented......N.Z. This mixture goes in bottle nearest to machine.
F. Green, Patentee 102 Sussex St Sydney
