Material Culture Notes: Dating Colorless Glass Bottles (original) (raw)

2012, Anthropology Faculty Publications and Presentations

Abstract

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This study investigates methods for dating colorless glass bottles, emphasizing the temporal changes in bottle color and manufacturing techniques over time. It highlights the significance of colorless glass as a marker for historical dating, particularly noting its increased prevalence post-1870 due to advancements in production technology. The research also acknowledges the complexities involved in interpreting fragmentary evidence and suggests a cautious approach to using color as a primary dating criterion, advocating for the integration of various technological characteristics of glass artifacts.

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