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Bedside Water Carafe

c. 1910
Overview

Glass water carafe has a bulbous body with an elongated thin neck, which is decorated in a vertical lin pattern. There is a chip on the lip of the spout . The base has a cut glass star shape pattern.

Historical information

This item was part of the c1910 glory box for a Busselton resident Mrs Hadley. A glory box, also called a hope chest, dowry chest, or trousseau, is a piece of furniture traditionally used to collect items, such as household items and clothing, by unmarried woman in anticipation of married life.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-124-2019.114
Item type
Objects
Material
Glass
Width
15 cm
Height or length
25 cm
Weight
543 g
Contextual information

The water carafe was placed bedside the bed for drinking purposes. There would have been a small glass cup put over the neck

Keywords
Clear Glass Jug
Year
c. 1910
Statement of significance

No known Significance

Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Thursday, 21 March, 2024
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Parent records
The Taylor Cabinet
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