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Glass, mold made, cologne, bottle; light aqua, basket weave molded decoration, rolled lip, mold blown, pontil scar; demijohn cologne bottle; Boston and Sandwich Glass Co.
Glass, mold made, cologne, bottle; light aqua, basket weave molded decoration, rolled lip, mold blown, pontil scar; demijohn cologne bottle; Boston and Sandwich Glass Co.
Object Number 2009.9.2784
Display Title Glass, mold made, cologne, bottle; light aqua, basket weave molded decoration, rolled lip, mold blown, pontil scar; demijohn cologne bottle; Boston and Sandwich Glass Co.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Light aqua glass perfume/cologne bottle with basket weave molded decoration, rolled lip, mold blown, pontil scar
Classification
  • Bottle
Department Archaeological
Date 1845-1865
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite H805 Level 5, 64-74cmbg
Materials Glass
Dimensions Overall: 6.1 × 5.1 × 4.4 cm (2 3/8 × 2 × 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 5

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