Made for R. Hunter, Edinburgh
000-100-002-890-C
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Lemonade bottle of green glass
This glass lemonade bottle was produced for R. Hunter, a lemonade manufacturer in Edinburgh. The bottle dates from the 19th century.
The bottle has a paper label on the shoulder with the lemonade manufacturer's details printed on it. The bottle has a cork.
In Victorian times, advertising grew and was used by manufacturers as a way of appealing to their customers. Brand goods were developed and certain types of container were recycled. These included bottles which were a useful means of advertising products.
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| Online ID: |
000-100-002-890-C |
| Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
| Project: |
0098: National Museums Scotland
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| Ref: |
National Museums Scotland H.MEN 136 |
| Date: |
1846 - c. 1880
19th century
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| Material: |
Glass, green; paper label; cork. Inscription: On label on shoulder: AERATED / LEMONADE / manufactured by / R HUNTER / [A] llans Close, 269 High Street / EDINBURGH
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| Dimensions: |
235 mm L
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| What: |
Bottle, lemonade
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| Who: |
Hamilton (Eponym)
R. Hunter, Allan's Close, 269 High Street, Edinburgh (Maker)
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| Where: |
Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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| Description: |
Green glass Hamilton type bottle with moulding lines and raised oval panels on sides, with the label of R. Hunter, aerated lemonade manufacturer, Allan's Close, 269 High Street, Edinburgh
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