Object Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
E. Coudray Perfume Bottle |
Object ID |
1996/1218 |
Collection |
PORT ROYAL |
Object Name |
Bottle, Toilet |
Material |
Glass |
Dimensions |
H-6.8 Dia-4.2 cm |
Description |
Small, clear, wide mouth bottle with "E COUDRAY A PARIS" embossed on the body and on the base "B L 1956". The E, Coudray Perfume house was started in 1822 by French chemist and doctor Edmond Coudray. He created perfumes for royal houses and in1837 he became the official supplier of the British Court. Each order was given a specific number engraved on the bottle. |
Credit line |
Courtesy Institute of Jamaica |
Legal Status |
This photograph can be reproduced and used for research and educational purposes without restrictions. For a higher resolution image which may attract a fee, please contact, keeperofcollections@museums-ioj.org.jm |
Provenance |
Transferred from the Jamaica National Heritage Trust, 1995. |
Place of Origin |
Paris, France |
Web Rights |
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ |