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Burmese Hand Scent Bottle
Burmese Hand Scent Bottle
Type:
Lay down scent bottle or flask
Material(s):
Glass, glossy
Designer/Maker:
Mt. Washington Glass Company
Markings:
None
Origin:
New Bedford, Massachusetts
Date or Era:
ca. 1885
Dimensions:
6-3/4 inches long
Additional Information:
Burmese is a single-layered opaue glass shading from yellow at the base to salmon pink at the top. The company began manufacturing Burmese glass in 1885. It was made in both a glossy and an acid finish.
For more on "American Scent Bottles," view the presentation on this website under the Resources tab.