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June 1, 1826
The Wilmingtonian, And Delaware Advertiser
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
During construction of the Philadelphia Arcade, three decomposed glass bottles marked 'I. P. 1731' were found beneath the foundation of an ancient building and preserved in the Philadelphia Museum.
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Beneath the foundation of the most ancient part of the building, which lately occupied the lot upon which the Philadelphia Arcade is now building, were found on Saturday week three glass bottles of a very uncommon shape, in a decomposed state.
The corks, if there were any, were entirely destroyed by time, and their original contents had given place to a solid mass of loam, similar to that with which they were surrounded.
On one of them are these letters and figures, "I. P. 1731."
They appear to have been deposited in an earthen vessel, which was much decayed, part of which has been preserved.
To gratify the curious they have been placed in the Philadelphia Museum.
The corks, if there were any, were entirely destroyed by time, and their original contents had given place to a solid mass of loam, similar to that with which they were surrounded.
On one of them are these letters and figures, "I. P. 1731."
They appear to have been deposited in an earthen vessel, which was much decayed, part of which has been preserved.
To gratify the curious they have been placed in the Philadelphia Museum.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Discovery
What keywords are associated?
Philadelphia Arcade
Glass Bottles
1731
Historical Find
Philadelphia Museum
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
Saturday Week
Outcome
bottles and part of earthen vessel preserved in philadelphia museum
Event Details
Three glass bottles of uncommon shape, decomposed with contents turned to loam, one marked 'I. P. 1731', found beneath foundation during construction; deposited in decayed earthen vessel.