Round Lake Shoreline

Round Lake Shoreline - Clear Glass

These various bits of coloured glass speak to wines, spirits and medicines. Most whisky bottles were brown, early gins were often moss green and angular, and wines most often green. Soda bottles were usually green or clear, and ales brown. Pinched little rectangular bottles with a mulberry tinge likely held medicinals. Colour protected the contents from sunlight.

Serving Dish

Collection: Round Lake Shoreline
Object: Serving Dish
Material: Glass
Period: Early 20th Century

A clear, decorative specialty container or dish moulded with a rippled pattern over the entire dish. This special treatment and its shape are often featured elements of serving pieces.