Pluto Water

Object/Artifact

Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Pluto Water

Entry/Object ID

2022.24.0044

Description

Light blue glass bottle with 'Pluto Water / America's Physic' embossed on the glass. On the base there is '4' to the left of a depiction of a man like figure with 'Pluto' embossed below. The figure is meant to be the Roman god of the underworld, Pluto.

Use

Used to transport Pluto Water laxative.

Collection

Artifact Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

French Lick Springs Hotel Company

Date made

circa 1910 - circa 1970

Time Period

20th Century

Place

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Bottle, Medicine

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Container, Medicine

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Medical Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Medical & Psychological T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Height

8-1/4 in

Diameter

2-1/4 in

Material

Glass

Condition

Reason for Exam

At Acquisition

Overall Condition

Good