Case Bottle

Original OwnerOriginally owned by the Morse family (American)

MakerMade by Unknown

Date1810-1840

MediumMold-blown dark olive-green glass

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (heigth x width x depth ): 10 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2in. (26.7 x 8.9 x 8.9cm)

ClassificationsGlassware

Credit LineBequeathed by Miss Bertha L. Hart

Object number2001.28.3

DescriptionMold-blown dark olive-green glass case bottle. The case bottle has an inverted conical rim, sloping shoulders, and a tapered, square body with canted corners. The bottom of the case bottle is slightly recessed and has a raised star in the center flanked by three raised circles. A portion of the cork is loose inside the case bottle.

NotesHistorical Note: Case bottles were intended for use while traveling with a matching group of bottles housed in a case. (Hunt 3/23/2005)

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