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City of Armadale - History House > Records

JAR, WHITE GLASS - SQUARE

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c. 1900

Overview

A rounded square base white coloured glass jar. The inside of the jar is cylindrical.

Just above the base of the jar is a flange that acts as an ornament and support. A similiar flange is at the base of the shoulder where it has the same function.

Finish has been added to form a screw top.

Historical information

Once the contents were finished the container was thrown into a rubbish pit due to the lack of waste services.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-AK2000.171

Material

Glass

Year

Statement of significance

LOW

Example of the containers foodstuffs were stored in before the advent and mass popularity of plastic.

Last modified

Friday, 2 October, 2026

Completeness

83

City of Armadale - History House

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