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

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]
Case Bottle, 1780-1800