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

Bottle

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureEuropean | Dutch | English

Datelate 18th century - early 19th century

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)
Base: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.7788

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DescriptionBlown clear dark olive amber in cylinder shape, with slight flare at base, crooked based, tapering neck, heavy applied beveled lip and flat string band, shallow dome-like kick.

Published ReferencesDumbrell, ANTIQUE WINE BOTTLES, p. 113-114, pls. 50, 64, 65; Noel Hume, BEST RUBBISH, p. 193-195, pls. 86, 87; Idem, ARTIFACTS OF COLONIAL AMERICA, p. 67-68.