from Tulliallan Castle, Kincardine, Fife
000-100-002-900-C
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Bottle
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 front is sand blasted with, 'J.S.Stocks, Kincardine' surrounding a large letter 'S'.
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: |
000-100-002-900-C |
| Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
| Project: |
0098: National Museums Scotland
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| Ref: |
National Museums Scotland H.MEN 171 |
| Date: |
19th century
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| Material: |
Glass, dark green. Inscription: Front: J . S . STOCKS . / KINCARDINE . / around a cursive S
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| Dimensions: |
245 mm H; 60 mm D (base)
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| What: |
Bottle, beer
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| Who: |
J.S. Stocks, Kincardine (Maker)
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| Where: |
Scotland, Fife, Kincardine, Tulliallan Castle
Scotland, Kincardineshire, Kincardine
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| Description: |
One of a collection of bottles and stoppers found in a rubbish dump near Tulliallan Castle - a dark green glass beer bottle, the front sand-blasted with J.S. Stocks, Kincardine
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