Lime Juice Bottle

Object/Artifact

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Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute

Name/Title

Lime Juice Bottle

Description

Cylindrical body with rounded shoulders and distinct mold line. Medium sized neck with mineral finish.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1880

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Seal

Location

Above the shoulders

Material/Technique

Embossed

Notes

Navy Broad Arrow

Dimensions

Height

27.31 cm

Width

11.43 cm

Material

Glass

Color

Black

Location

Room

Library (Mezz)

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Peter Bromby

General Notes

Note Type

Historical Note

Note

The American term 'limey' is said to originate from the rations of lime juice provided for British sailors.

Note Type

Historical Note

Note

The name 'Navy Lime Juice' was used to refer to both lemon juice and lime juice.