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
Place of Creation
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
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