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Gentry, Slote & Co., New York

Gentry, Slote & Co., New York 23 October 2018 Dean Ferguson sent the three pictures below of a “Good Samaritan Brandy”, “Gentry, Slote & Co., New York” flattened globular form bottle that he secured at a barn find from the … Continue reading

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Incredible Dr. Pierce Collection – John Throop

JOHN THROOP D R.   P I E R C E   C O L L E C T I O N Hi Ferdinand – Just saw your post about the Dr. Pierce barns – attached you will find a … Continue reading

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Looking at Dr. Pierce’s Barn Advertising

DR. PIERCE’S FAMILY MEDICINES Dr. PIERCE’S FOR WEAK WOMEN Looking at Dr. Pierce’s Barn Advertising 20 December 2012 Tami Barber (certainly not a weak woman) posted a few really cool pictures and information on DR. PIERCE’S advertising on barns, including the … Continue reading

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Unlisted Dr. Cropper’s Bitters spotted at ABA table at Reno Expo

Unlisted Dr. Cropper’s Bitters spotted at ABA table at Reno Expo 07 August 2012 “Example found in a barn in Iowa” A number a people alerted me to a square, green bitters bottle that they spotted with Jeff Wichmann at … Continue reading

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Bitter Witch – What a great name!

Bitter Witch – What a great name! 21 April 2012 (R•043016) In looking at the latest American Bottle Auctions | Auction #55 I was impressed, as usual, the the variety, depth and presentation of the bottles. That is expected. Next … Continue reading

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