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D. T. Boozer and his Smyrna Bitters

D. T. Boozer and his Smyrna Bitters Smyrna Bitters Company – Dayton, Ohio 17 April 2015 (R•041815) (R•092018) Bitters trade card and ephemera collector Joe Gourd, sent in the above image from his immense collection saying, “Saw your updated wagon post … Continue reading

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Napoleon Sarony Photographic Hotel Art Album

Napoleon Sarony Photographic Hotel Art Album 30 June 2014 I received a really interesting e-mail (see below) from someone looking for information on Napoleon Sarony and specifically an album of his photographs and work. I posted about Sarony before as he … Continue reading

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Possibly the Earliest Photograph of People Drinking Beer

Possibly the Earliest Photograph of People Drinking Beer 15 February 2014 While working on the Bernard’s Orange Bitters from Edinburgh post, I came across this image above which is possibly the earliest photograph of people drinking beer. It is a salt print … Continue reading

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How we Transported our Goods, Beer and Liquor Back Then

How we Transported our Goods, Beer and Liquor Back Then 30 August 2012 (R•040915) (R•041815) (R•061617) (R•102618) (R•040119 – Moxie Wagon) As you may have noticed of late, I have been developing a number of posts dealing with historical photographs. … Continue reading

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Photographs and Images of People Drinking – Part II

Photographs and Images of People Drinking – Part II PART II of a Series 19 August 2012 It is time to open the second gallery of vintage drinking pictures as the first galley filled to volume. This is a continuation … Continue reading

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