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William H. Walker and his Tonic Bitters

Posted on 17 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

William H. Walker and his Tonic Bitters 17 December 2013 (R•072719) I came across this 1869 advertisement above for Walker’s Tonic Bitters that I found in the Louisville Daily Express. I think I may have an unlisted bitters. Doing a little … Continue reading →

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Ihmsen’s Old Tonic Bitters – Who is Henry Ihmsen?

Posted on 15 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ihmsen’s Old Tonic Bitters – Who is Henry Ihmsen? 15 December 2013 (R•111214) Sometimes, I suppose, I tend to drive myself crazy. I start off down one road looking for an obscure bitters, then I take a left turn down … Continue reading →

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Why White? or How the %$#@! did you choose that Category?

Posted on 13 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Why White? or How the %$#@! did you choose that Category? Part 2 – Medicine Types: The Katzen Milk Glass Collection Read Part 1: Gary Katzen Milk Glass Collection by Gary Katzen Bottle Photography by Jesse Sailer 13 December 2013 (R•122813) … Continue reading →

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Hibernia Bitters, Herman Braunschweiger & the Bumsted guy

Posted on 11 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hibernia Bitters, Herman Braunschweiger & the Bumsted guy 11 December 2013 (R•121317) I couldn’t help but notice a really nice example of a Hibernia Bitters currently on ebay. The bitters was produced by Braunschweiger & Bumstead (should be spelled Bumsted) from San Francisco, Califiornia … Continue reading →

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Julius Falke’s Manual for Barbers and Hair-Dressers

Posted on 10 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

J. Falke’s Manual for Barbers, Hair-Dressers, Dyers and Druggists Manufacturer’s of St. Jacob’s Bitters 10 December 2013 (R•060719) Thanks to Joe Gourd for the Against Prohibition trade card post yesterday. On the reverse of one of the trade cards was some information on J. … Continue reading →

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Agents and Distributors of Brady’s Family Bitters

Posted on 7 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Agents and Distributors of Brady’s Family Bitters 07 December 2013 Bitters trade card collector Joe Gourd (Chicago, Illinois), forwarded the image of the top trade card for Brady’s Family Bitters suggesting possibly that J. A. Sangston & Company in Cincinnati, … Continue reading →

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Tracking the Botanic Iron Tonic Bitters – Botanic Medicine Company

Posted on 7 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Tracking the Botanic Iron Tonic Bitters – Botanic Medicine Company 07 December 2013 Well, Joe Gourd has done it again with an e-mail containing a trade card showing three cats playing for an unlisted Botanic Iron Tonic Bitters – Botanic Medicine Company … Continue reading →

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Dr. D. B. Wiggins had a Tonic Bitters in Buffalo, New York

Posted on 5 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. D. B. Wiggins had a Tonic Bitters in Buffalo, New York A Puzzle that will Puzzle you. 05 December 2013 (R•091919) There are a number a puzzle’s here, like the puzzle on this extremely rare, 1883 trade card provided … Continue reading →

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Is there really a Swindle’s Texarkana Bitters?

Posted on 4 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Is there really a Swindle’s Texarkana Bitters? 04 December 2013 (120713•Major update at bottom of post) TEXas, ARKansas, and nearby LouisiANA Is there really a Swindle’s Texarkana Bitters? Is somebody pulling our leg here? And a man named Swindle selling this concoction? It reminds … Continue reading →

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Are the J.T. Wiggins Gentian Bitters and Dr. Goddin’s Compound Gentian Bitters related?

Posted on 3 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Are the J.T. Wiggins Gentian Bitters and Dr. Goddin’s Compound Gentian Bitters related? 03 December 2013 (R•120813 – J T Wiggins info update) (R•120813 – Embossing Comprison) (R•120813 – JT Higgins Pure Herb Bitter added) (R•012414 – Glass Works Auctions 3rd Example … Continue reading →

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