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Toilet Bottle

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1875-1900

GUSN

GUSN-56103

Description

Opaque white glass body. Flat basal ring with polished bottom. Cylindrical or cann-shaped body with rounded shoulders, tapering to a narrow cylindrical neck. Overall hand-painted enamel wash decoration of naturalistic flowers (morning glories or clemantis and a rust colored rose). Ball-top stopper is gilt overall.

Details

Descriptive Terms

perfume bottles
glass (material)
Bottle, Toilet
Bottle, Perfume
Bottle, Perfume

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 1/2 x 2 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Grenville H. Norcross

Accession Number

1937.798AB

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