Daily Archives: 22 July 2011

Is there a Blue Embossed Bitters Barrel?

Is there a Blue Embossed Bitters Barrel? 22 July 2011 I received the below noted email from Carl Hotkowski which really got me dreaming of a blue Old Sachems…….. Hello Ferdinand, Just a quick question if you have the time. Are … Continue reading

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Patent-Medicine Themed Patriotic Covers from the Civil War!

Do you have a bottle of “Uncle Sam’s Infallible Remedy”? How about “Lincoln’s Renowned Rebel Exterminator”? I bet you don’t! Check out some fun patent-medicine themed patriotic covers from the Civil War! Read the rest from noted Civil War author … Continue reading

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