I love finding old wooden one cent or penny gum machines from the early 1900’s. First off, the older generation will remember one cent gumball machines, but do any recall sticks of gum being sold for a penny? Probably not, as the era when these machines dominated soda fountains and candy or general store counters…
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I like this particular generic “star” Brewing Company’s sign for its simplicity. The simple illumination look generic and that is a bit surprising since their were many Star Breweries in the pre-prohibition era. So what did the Star brand do to increase their awareness? They simply added a bold illumination look to their beer in…
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When I think about simplistic styles of advertising, this particular tray from the Akron Brewing Company in Akron, Ohio comes to mind. How much more simplistic can a brewery advertising campaign be? You name your beer “White Rock” and you add an image of a white rock in the background! The advertising campaign was done…
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I have often wondered why would a coffee company in Portland, OR name itself The Electric Coffee Company? Was their something about the company which made it unique compared to other coffee manufacturers and roasters of that era? Did the plant have an early electricity generated advantage over other coffee competitors, or was the name…
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I love this piece. To the reader, I am sure many are wondering why this print is backwards? Most probably think the photo image of this Minstrel Beer printers block lithograph was simply reversed before it was added to this story. However, that is not the case. This and thousands of others like this from…
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I love the image of this tin advertising sign from the Cotterill, Fenner, and Company Tobacco Company in Dayton, OH, circa 1900. The image incorporates the Revolutionary war continental army solider in Trenton, N.J. when they were being led by George Washington. The Continental cut plug tobacco was used in pipes, cigars and cigarettes, and…
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Here is a beauty, an electric clock featuring the infamous ABC beer brand from the American Brewing Company which was based in St. Louis, MO both pre-prohibition and post-prohibition era’s. This particular clock comes in both a red and gold colored background, and are identical in styles except for the color scheme. At one time…
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Here’s a fabulous looking pre-prohibition era metal serving tray from the George Ringler Brewery which was located between 90th and 92nd Street and 2nd – 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. This tray advertises their Real German and Extra Pilsener styles of brews. The tray also denotes strength and purity on it, trying to differentiate themselves from…
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I love this beautiful pre-prohibition era tin serving tray from the long defunct Manhattan Consumer Brewing Company which was based in New York City prior to prohibition. This tray features an image of a native american indian along with an english settler, an interesting logo for a brewery nontheless. I can only assume the Indian…
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Here is a beautiful wooden general store floor coffee bin from the Evans Coffee Company advertising for their Star brand of coffee, circa 1900. The Evans Company was better known in later years as the David Evans Coffee Co. and was mostly known for their Old Judge brand of coffee and spices. This wood bin…
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