This free blown green glass container has a long neck, a slightly flared lip, a round squat body, and a twisted spout. Florentine bottles were used for the distillation of flower oils.
This free blown green glass container has a long neck, a slightly flared lip, a round squat body, and a twisted spout. Florentine bottles were used for the distillation of flower oils.
Date Made: 17th-18th century
Location: Currently not on view
Subject: PharmacyChemistry
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Related Publication: Urdang, George and Ferdinand William Nitardy. The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy: A Catalogue of the Collection
Credit Line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Data Source: National Museum of American History
Id Number: 1991.0664.0942Accession Number: 1991.0664Catalog Number: M-06338Collector/Donor Number: SAP 1030Catalog Number: 1991.0664.0942
Object Name: bottle
Physical Description: glass (overall material)Measurements: overall: 13.7 cm x 12.7 cm x 10.7 cm; 5 13/32 in x 5 in x 4 7/32 in
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-7820-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_994379
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