New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Wine bottle

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureDutch

DateLate 18th Century

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 9 in. (22.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)
Base: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.7772

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DescriptionBlown clear light olive green cylinder shape with applied double string rim; Dutch characteristics: pale olive color and string rim. Continental feature: high conical kick with blow pipe used for pontil. Deposits inside.

Published ReferencesDumbrell, ANTIQUE WINE BOTTLES, p. 92, 129, 131, 133. Noel Hume, BEST RUBBISH, pp. 194-195.