Case Bottle, 1780-1800
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Artifact Overview
Case bottles were designed for easy and efficient transportation. Their square bodies with flat, rectangular sides packed neatly into wooden boxes or cases. Case bottles were common from the 1600s into the 1900s and usually held gin or other alcoholic or medicinal spirits.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Bottle
Date Made
1780-1800
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
This style of bottle was created in both the United Kingdom and the United States during this time period.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
29.485.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Blown glass
Technique
Glassblowing
Color
Green
Dimensions
Height: 12.75 in
Width: 5.125 in
Length: 5.125 in
Inscriptions
SE / 1242 (?) [on bottom of bottle]
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