Object Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
Onion Wine Bottle |
Object ID |
1995/0289 |
Collection |
PORT ROYAL |
Object Name |
Bottle |
Date |
17th century |
Material |
Glass |
Dimensions |
H-14.4 Dia-14 cm |
Description |
Onion wine bottles were first made in the late 17th century in England to store wine after the introduction of coal fired furnaces led to production of stronger, darker and heavier glass. Prior to that, ceramic and stoneware jugs, barrels, leather and tin containers were mainly used to store wine. Onion wine bottles were first used as decanters and for personal use and they were stored in a bed of sand, the olive green or black color of the bottle was preferred because it kept light out. By the 18th century they were replaced by a more cylindrical shaped bottle because they took up less space and it was easier to store cylindrical bottles of wine on their sides for transportation on ships. |
Search Terms |
Onion wine bottle |
People |
Marx, Robert |
Credit line |
Courtesy Institute of Jamaica |
Legal Status |
This photograph can be reproduced and used for research and educational purposes without restrictions. For a higher resolution image which may attract a fee, please contact, keeperofcollections@museums-ioj.org.jm |
Provenance |
Donated by Robert Marx in the 1960s. Transferred from the Jamaica National Heritage Trust in 1995. |
Web Rights |
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