Tag Archives: Russ

Chattanooga National Bitters Spotting

Chattanooga National Bitters Spotting 19 August 2015 (R•082015) As busy as I was at the FOHBC 2015 Chattanooga National Antique Bottle Show, I certainly had the opportunity to see some nice bitters on the floor, under the tables, in the … Continue reading

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John Dente Recollections

John Dente Recollections 02 December 2014 The following e-mail communications are posted in the hopes of recording memories and recollections of great bitters bottles that have changed hands. We are only temporary custodians of these great beauties. Thank you to John … Continue reading

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Could the Doctor John Russ Wormwood Stomach Bitters be from Iowa?

Could the Doctor John Russ Wormwood Stomach Bitters be from Iowa? 05 June 2014 The semi-cabin form, Doctor John Russ Wormwood Stomach Bitters is back in the news again today as the Outhouse Patrol has found shards in Belle Plaine, Iowa … Continue reading

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Russ’ St. Domingo Bitters – New York

Russ’ St. Domingo Bitters  New York 16 September 2013 (R•21 Sep 2013) (R•01Oct13) (R•050914) (R•021815) I was able to pick up a ‘peachie puce’ (how do you like that for a color description?) Russ’ St. Domingo Bitters at the Downieville Bottle Show … Continue reading

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Russ’ Stomach Bitters – A New York Lady’s Leg

Russ’ Stomach Bitters A New York Lady’s Leg 31 January 2013 (Updated 21 September 2013) (R•052814) (R•112417) Are these Russ Products Related? The Russ’ Stomach Bitters is an interesting lady’s leg bitters that is fairly old, from New York, is iron … Continue reading

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