bottle, first half 20th century

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 bottle has an aesthetic element in that the shape and texturesare visually appealing. This item reflects the type of food container glassware that was in circulation in the first half of the 20th century.

Physical description

Salad oil bottle. Narrow with grooved sides.

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