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Image Not Available for 1 screw top cosmetic bottle made of milk glass. "lady esther, chicago" is printe
1 screw top cosmetic bottle made of milk glass. "lady esther, chicago" is printe
Image Not Available for 1 screw top cosmetic bottle made of milk glass. "lady esther, chicago" is printe
Object Number 977-19-10/57778
Display Title 1 screw top cosmetic bottle made of milk glass. "lady esther, chicago" is printe
Descriptions
Object Description 1 screw top cosmetic bottle made of milk glass. "Lady Esther, CHicago" is printed on the bottom.
Department Archaeological
Date 1880-1930?
Culture
  • Historic Period?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Norfolk County / Medfield / Medfield sewer
Provenance
Provenance Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University (?)

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