Bottle of Salts
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Albert G. Walker
American, 1836 - 1902
MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1858
MediumMold blown, colorless (probably lead) glass, with a metal cap
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter): 2 11/16 x 1 13/16in. (6.8 x 4.6cm)
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionCylindrical, glass bottle (.a) made of mold-blown, colorless (probably lead) glass. The bottle has a short neck, squared shoulders, and a shallow kick on the bottom. "HARRISON'S/ COLUMBIAN/ PERFUMERY" is printed in raised letters on one side of the bottle. The bottle was filled with white perfumed salts (.e), now stored separately.
The bottle has a metal cap (.b-.d) that once fit over the neck. The cap has broken into three pieces: the top, and two strips that used to form the sides. A light brown adhesive residue is encrusted all around the neck of the bottle; it is unclear if this was part of the cap, or if it was something that once held the pieces of the cap together.
The bottle has a metal cap (.b-.d) that once fit over the neck. The cap has broken into three pieces: the top, and two strips that used to form the sides. A light brown adhesive residue is encrusted all around the neck of the bottle; it is unclear if this was part of the cap, or if it was something that once held the pieces of the cap together.
Object number2007.4.1.78a-e
Markings"HARRISON'S/ COLUMBIAN/ PERFUMERY" in raised letters on one side of the bottle.Subject Terms
On View
Not on view1900-1960
late 18th-mid 19th century
1800-1830
1813-1840