Perfume Atomizer

Manufacturer / Maker Dyralin

Date1900

Mediumglass

Dimensions7 5/8 × 3 1/4 × 2 3/8 in. (19.4 × 8.3 × 6 cm)

ClassificationsVessels & Containers

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Sarah Huber

Object numberPC1981.267.5

DescriptionThis object is a perfume atomizer. The object has an orange glass bottle where the perfume is held and is shaped like an inverted teardrop, with the wider segment on top and the narrower segment towards the bottom. Delicate glass engravings can be seen on the side of the bottle. The bottom of the bottle connects to a wide, circular base. The top of the object is comprised of a horizontally-facing nozzle with a large air bladder affixed to the opposite side. A rubber tube connects the bladder to the nozzle, and has a frayed fabric outer coating present.

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