Toilet bottle

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Toilet bottle

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.418 a-b

Description

Red and white double overlay blown glass cologne bottle with a stopper. The glass appears to be blown and then cut. It is also gilded in great detail. The stopper is in the shape of a tear drop and has six sides. The stem, or neck, of the bottle also has six sides. The base of the bottle has a diapering pattern at the base.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1830

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.94.418 A,B
MP.94.418 A-B
MP.94.418a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

7-3/4 in

Diameter

3-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 7 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. (19.7 x 8.3 cm)

Material

Glass

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Stopper is broken off in opening of bottle.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.94.416 a-b - Toilet bottle - Similar item

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Family Room Index Cards Encyclopedia of Antiques p. 438, 439 Family Room Pictures of 1986

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Maple Bedroom