Monthly Archives: September 2011

Oro Grande California Bottle Tree Farm

“One man’s junk is another man’s art” Oro Grande California Bottle Tree Farm 19 September 2011 Hello Ferdinand, Just wanted to share some bottle photographs. My good friend Richard Zappata took me to see the Oro Grande California bottle tree … Continue reading

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Hinks Inks – Post 3 “Carter’s Ink Company”

Carter’s Ink Company As part of my postings of John hINKels wonderful body of information on his labeled Ink Collection I am led to do a little research on the Carter’s Ink Company, at one time, the largest ink company … Continue reading

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Brice Silva Downieville Post

Downieville at the Forks of the North Yuba River Visit Western Whiskey Tool Top Gazette

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Hinks Inks – Post 2 “John hINKel”

In Post 1 (read post)  I noted how I first met John Hinkel and was knocked over by his vast collection and knowledge about labeled inks. I also included photographs of his cabinets and rooms full of inks. I asked … Continue reading

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“Converse Treatment” for Epilepsy

Read three (3) Jim Schmidt posts on the “Converse Treatment” for epilepsy (named for its “inventor,” Mrs. C. E. Converse) at A “Sure Cure” for Epilepsy – Part I – “Plausible, Ingenious, and Despicable” A “Sure Cure” for Epilepsy – Part II … Continue reading

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Los Angeles Historical Bottle Club Show People

These are photos of the LA Show taken by Tom Tyshko. Read Show Report

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The Los Angeles Historical Bottle Club Show Report

In from Dave Maryo…. Hello Ferdinand, I have been reading the posts on your site about the Downieville show. It sounds like a lot of fun with some good friends and I wish I could have been there. But as … Continue reading

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Some More Purdy Glass Pics from Downieville Displays

Bitters, Drugstore, Pickles & EC&M’s OK, this is the last of my pictures in case you are getting tired of them. I am learning so much by photographing, talking with displayers and hoarding glass pictures. Just addicted to glass I … Continue reading

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Miniatures Stand out BIG in Downieville

These little fellows are really cool. I collect mini Bitters so this was fun for me. With the big whiskeys and bitters dominating the show, I am compelled to give this wonderful display some respect. Truly outstanding.

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Downieville Show People

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