Tear Bottles

Tear bottles, or lachrymatories, may seem like a modern concept, but many are surprised to find out that notations of these whimsical little keepsakes are littered throughout our collective history. The origins of these bottles is somewhat of a mystery, as no one is really sure when the concept came about. They are actually mentioned in the bible, in Psalm 56:8, which reads, “Thou tellest my wanderings, put though tears in Thy bottle; are they not in Thy book?" This particular scripture actually predates the birth of Christ by at least 1000 years, which just goes to show how long tear bottles have been  utilized by man to soothe the heart and spirit. While they are mentioned in the bible, that is not to say that using tear bottles is a religious practice. Lachrymatories were often used throughout history for the same basic purpose, which was to honor an important event, such as a wedding, birth, or even the loss of a loved one, as well as bring comfort to those who possessed them.