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.
These bottles have an aesthetic element in that the shapes , colours and textures are visually appealing. They reflect the type of glassware that was used for food containers in the early 20th century.
Physical description
Moulded baby food bottle. Squat and round with green glass stopper. Moulded writing on front.
The thick glass has a slight blue-green tinge to it.
Inscriptions & markings
Bottom -M4
Front- Mellin's Infants' Food, LOndon
