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Coin operated public perfume dispensers

GingerPeach — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 02:49:58 GMT

Does anyone remember seeing any version of these coin-operated perfume dispensers?

I don't remember them.

This one might be from the 70s, since Charlie wasn't out until 1973.

Here's another:

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persiflage — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 03:36:46 GMT

Yes, the ones I saw were in the ladies room of restaurants that had lounges. Not common but enough that it wasn't an oddity.

I didn't ever use them.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 03:38:43 GMT

Yes, I remember seeing, and trying, them IRL.

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GrailSeeker — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 03:49:30 GMT

Wow! No, I don't remember ever seeing such a thing.

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Desertdi — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 03:53:31 GMT

Yes (Am I disclosing my AGE???)

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Love my grandkids — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 04:05:57 GMT

Wow. I'm 73 and spent most of my life in So. Cal. and have never seen one of these.

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sunshine 919 — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 04:18:10 GMT

I have never seen one or heard of one. Are they sample sizes?

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Katcat1 — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 04:32:19 GMT

I have never seen these coin operated dispensers. The pictures of the machines look like a 1940's or 1950's design. I think it's a great idea and should be in Ladies Rooms in restaurants or lounges.

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Snowpuppy — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 04:50:50 GMT

OMG, yes to the top photo.

It was in the ladies' room at a nice department store. I was little and shopping with my Gram. I was hoping someone would spray so I could get a whiff!

I also remember it was 10 cents to use a toilet stall. 🙄

Always had to wait for an adult.

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decaf — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 05:22:56 GMT

Yes, in NYC ladies rooms in the 1970s.

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Queen of shop — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 06:37:23 GMT

@GingerPeach Yes I remember these even before the 70's. There were in better department store bathrooms. My Aunt would always let me spritz myself.

Cool post. Thanks

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AngelPuppy1 — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 11:16:51 GMT

Wow --- you mean they would actually spritz perfume at you??? I never heard of this.

However, this post makes me remember about the pay bathroom stalls in places! I had totally forgotten about them! Thinking back, I can't believe we had to pay to use the bathroom!!!!! Of course, there were the machines in most places where you could get all sorts of feminine needs if you found yourself unexpectedly in need and these did come in handy! Do they still have these????

Then, of course, there were the cigarette machines every place. Just put in the one, make your selection and pull the bar out with the round handle on it and out came the pack you wanted in the tray.

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KCDiva — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 14:10:55 GMT

Yes I remember these. I never used one though. My mother, my sister and later I wore Shalimar.