Bottle - Stone Ware

Historical information

Stone ware bottles were used to store items such as ink for ink wells in schools and offices when ink pens were used.

Significance

Jan may have used this bottle when working at the S.E.C. office.
Historical: Ink was used in schools and offices for ink pens before biros were invented.
Aesthetic: Stone ware was made in many shapes and sizes.

Physical description

Cream coloured stone ware bottle used for storing ink. It has straight sides tapering sharply to an opening which is narrow. There is a cork with a central core in the opening. Flat base.

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