Tag Archives: Hostetter

Saint George the Dragon Slayer – Not only on Hostetter’s

Posted on 25 October 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The recent post of a picture of a Hostetter’s Celebrated Stomach Bitters and a New Factory Smoking Tobacco can (see below) by Steve Ketcham has prompted some dialogue across the Internet that wanted to be corralled into a post. Specifically … Continue reading →

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Labeled Theller’s Bitters Lady’s Leg – New York

Posted on 1 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Just snagged this bottle on eBay. I think I would have paid the same amount for the photographs, they were so well done. Here is how you photograph a bottle for eBay. Theller’s Bitters New York ladies leg bottle with … Continue reading →

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A selection of Medical Almanacs

Posted on 10 June 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I came across Rulon – Miller Books in St. Paul, Minneasota while looking for some information on a post I am developing. Within their site are some really wonderful Almanacs related to some of the medicines, cures and bottles we … Continue reading →

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Monster 1850′s – 1860′s Privy Dig in the Gold Country

Posted on 15 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In from Western Bitters News…! DIGGING NEWS: THE CLUBHOUSE HOLE: It’s funny how things sometimes happen. Coming up on December 3rd & 4th the 49er bottle club is holding their annual show and sale in Auburn California. The feature attraction … Continue reading →

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