New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Cologne Bottle Set With Case

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureBohemian | Unknown

Date1875-1925

MediumPressed glass | Metal | Fabric

DimensionsOverall: 6 x 3 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. (15.2 x 9.5 x 12.1 cm)

Inscribed4 ø Revenue stamp on bottom of each and name of essences "Jockey Club" and "West End".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number0.3023

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 117, Study Gallery Case 1, Section 3 Sh1

DescriptionTwo stoppered cologne bottles in Tantilus Case. The case has a rectangular base, triangular ends with metal carrying handle mounted at apex and two beveled glass doors on the sloping sides. Exterior covered with purple velvet; interior in yellow (?) satin; ball feet. The two bottles are pressed colorless glass in diamond pattern with globe stoppers and plain bands at mid-section engraved in "tulip" repeat. Ribbons tied at bow at neck.