Historical information
Cream came in bottles bought at the local store or at a large city store on a shopping expedition. The shape of the bottles changed as did the stopper used to seal it. The amount of liquid was measured in ounces and pints pre 1966. History of J. Kikpatrick, Waverley, East malvern.
Significance
Historical: Change of bottles - shape, size, stopper, embossing and use.
Aesthetic; Display showing embossing and shape
Physical description
Clear small glass cream bottle with heavy embossing on both sides. Inside the opening is a rim to hold a cardboard disc used to seal the bottle.
The sides are straight half way up then taper to the opening.
Inscriptions & markings
One side: The Property of / J. Kilpatrick (half moon on top) / Waverly Road (across middle) / East Malvern (half moon on bottom)
Other side: Please / wash / & / Return (also curved with & in the middle)
Along side at base: "Contents not less than 8 ozs."
Base: Across middle M93 above M, and AGM below.