Sack Bottle, 1646

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Artifact Overview

This 17th-century, bulbous-bodied bottle held sack -- a type of wine. Servants filled this decorative bottle with the wine, then placed it on the table where they could serve family and guests.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Wine bottle

Date Made

1646

Creator Notes

Made in Lambeth, England or London, England

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.3.515

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Earthenware
Tin glaze

Color

Blue
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 5.438 in
Length: 4 in
Diameter: 3.75 in

Inscriptions

on side: Sack / 1646