BOSOM BOTTLE

generally a thin, flattish bottle containing water and fresh flowers and tucked into the bosom of the dress by women in the late 18th century. The glass or metal bosom bottle sometimes had a decorative neck, since this part was often visible, and was usually covered with ribbon. As coiffure bottles, they were also used in the elaborate headdresses worn by women of that period. In recent times a tubelike version with a pin attached has been known as an orchid holder.