"Florida Water" Bottle

(1870 - 1920)

Clear/aqua glass, cup mold bottom with side seams and oil finish. Imprinted on bottle: "FLORIDA WATER / MURRAY & LANMAN / No 69 WATER St / NEW-YORK" Florida Water was a "perfumed spirit" very popular in the 19th century; it was used as both a cologne and a medicine (Sullivan 1994). One of the most popular brands of Florida Water (sold in Europe as well as in the U.S.) was made by Murray and Lanman. Their shop was located nearby at 69 Water Street from the 1830s through the 1854.

  • Object number

    33

  • Date made

    1870 - 1920

  • Dimensions

    Height 23 cm

    Diameter 5.5 cm

  • Category

    Personal

  • Class

    Glass

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