Historical information
Donor was grand-daughter of Jonathon Cameron of Genoa. Mother was Jane Elizabeth.
Significance
Australia was not self sufficient in glass making until the turn of the 20th century and many bottles were made overseas and shipped to Australia with their contents and when emptied were re-filled with other company’s products.
This bottles have an aesthetic element in that the shape is unusual and visually appealing. It reflect the type of glassware that was as a beverage container in the early 20th century.
Physical description
Small clear oval lemonade bottle. One flat side. A torpedo bottle
