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Atomiser, De Vilbiss, Circa 1910

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Historical information

Dr. Allen De Vilbiss (1841-1917) of Toledo, Ohio, developed his first atomiser around 1887. This device was designed to allow for dissolving cocaine, as a local anaesthetic agent, in oil, and spraying into the nose and throat. In the early to mid 20th Century, The DeVilbiss Company began making perfume atomisers instead of medical ones.

Physical description

Red, heavy cardboard box with manufacturer's label at one end, containing a glass bottle with metal spray attachment, and a khaki rubber bulb for pumping liquid through the atomiser.

Inscriptions & markings

Stamped into top of metal atomiser: DE VILBISS TOLEDO USA

Subjects

Identifier

3113

Date made

Circa 1910

Place made

Toledo, Ohio, United States of America

Materials

Glass, Cardboard, Metal, Rubber, Paper, Ink

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Victorian Collections

https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/5bfb69f321eac00c0c75e6dd

Accessed 22 December 2024

This record was last updated 6 years ago

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