Pratt & Son glass bottle, 1880

Made:
1880-1900 in Ancoats
Glass bottle, J Pratt & Son, around 1880 Glass bottle, J Pratt & Son, around 1880 Glass bottle, J Pratt & Son, around 1880

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Glass bottle, J Pratt & Son, around 1880
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Glass bottle, J Pratt & Son, around 1880
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Glass bottle, J Pratt & Son, around 1880
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Glass bottle, J Pratt & Son, around 1880, made in Ancoats and found at Murrays' Mills in Ancoats during the archaeological survey of the site.

This glass drinks bottle contained sparkling water or ginger beer manufactured by J Pratt & Son in Ancoats, Manchester. Produced and consumed in Ancoats, it demonstrates the dominance of the local economy.

Murrays’ Mills is one of the oldest surviving steam-powered cotton spinning mill complexes. First established in Ancoats in 1797, it became, along with neighbouring McConnel and Kennedy mills, one of the largest industrial complexes of its time, reflecting Ancoats’ development into the first industrial suburb.

Details

Category:
Textile Industry
Object Number:
2018-33
Materials:
glass
Measurements:
overall: 220 mm x 60 mm x 60 mm,
type:
bottle
credit:
Gift of Manchester Life Development Company Limited