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This glass beer bottle is one of a collection of bottles and stoppers found in a rubbish dump near Tulliallan Castle in Kincardine in Fife. It dates from the 19th century. The bottle was produced for the Younger's brewery in Alloa in Clackmannanshire.

The dark green bottle is moulded on one side with the beer manufacturer's name and trademark. The stopper is attached with a wire clip.

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: 000-100-002-896-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MEN 149
• Date: 19th century
  
• Material: Glass, dark green; ceramic stopper; wire clip. Inscription: Side: YOUNGER / TRADE Y MARK / ALLOA
  Bottle, beer
  
• Dimensions: 305 mm H x 80 mm Dia
  
• What: Bottle, beer
  
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• Who: Younger, Alloa (Maker)
  
• Where: Scotland, Clackmannanshire, Alloa
  Scotland, Fife, Kincardine, Tulliallan Castle
  
• Event:
• Description: One of a collection of bottles and stoppers found in a rubbish dump near Tulliallan Castle - a dark green glass beer bottle with ceramic stopper, and side moulded with Younger, Alloa
  
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