Crescent Bitters from Crescent City

NOLA, The Big Easy, Crescent City, N’awlins…all names for the great city of New Orleans, Louisiana.

NOLA: New Orleans, Louisiana, duh.

Big Easy: “The Big Easy” became the official nickname for New Orleans after a contest was run years ago. Historically, New Orleans has weathered primitive conditions, yellow fever, hurricanes, floods, wars – English, French, Indians, Union — and just plain hard living. Being a survivor was something to celebrate. In addition, New Orleans is noted for its total mix of cultures that have held onto their past traditions and languages. New Orleans is also constantly celebrating! There are music festivals, food festivals, etc. throughout the year.

Crescent City: A nickname for New Orleans, originating from the shape of the Mississippi River as it bends around the city

N’awlins: “New Orleans”–It’s faster that way! 

A late addition to the Fancy Gent Series of square Bitters is the Crescent Bitters. This bottle was obtained in December 2010 and was photographed last weekend as part of my annual February photography of new additions.

Folks this is one wild, fancy square that embodies the bawdiness and character of New Orleans. The crescent moon, symbolizing the shape of the Mississippi as it bends around the city of New Orleans, embossing is killer. Check it out.

Crescent shape of the Mississippi River in New Orleans - circa 1891

C 248  CRESCENT BITTERS, Circa 1870 – 1880
CRESCENT ( au ) BITTERS ( cd ) / G. M. BAYLY & POND / NEW ORLEANS LA / TRADE MARK in motif of crescent moon // f // CRESCENT ( cu ) BITTERS ( cd ) / G. M. BAYLY & POND / NEW ORLEANS LA / TRADE MARK in motif of crescent moon // f //
9 3/4 x 2 3/4 (6 1/2)
Square, Amber, CM, Applied mouth, Very rare

CRESCENT BITTERS - Meyer Collection

CRESCENT BITTERS - Meyer Collection

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