The Waterloo Milk Company One-gallon Dairy Containers, 1950’s
These are one-gallon dairy containers from The Waterloo Milk Company based in Waterloo, Illinois, circa 1950’s.
The Waterloo Brewing Company Wood Beer Box, Waterloo, Illinois. Circa 1910
This picture illustrates a wooden beer crate which was used to transport beer bottles from The Waterloo Brewing Company in Waterloo, IL. The Waterloo Brewing Company was started by Michael Schorr in Waterloo in the early 1870’s
THE SUNSHINE HAT, GAUSS HUNICKE HAT CO., ST LOUIS. 1884
Here is a 1884 dated lithograph from the Gauss-Hunicke Hat Company which was based in Saint Louis, MO. The litho advertises The Sunshine, A Misses Hat for 1884. This hat company was one of the bigger hat manufacturers in the U.S. in the late 1800’s. Much of their trade went to the ships heading out…
THE NEW YORK STANDARD WATCH CO., ROG SIGN, JERSEY CITY, N.J., Circa 1900
Pictured is an early reverse on glass advertising sign from the New York Standard Watch Company in Jersey City, New Jersey. This sign is in the original frame and is from the 1900 era. Spectacular graphics with the eagle on the globe holding a wedding ring in it’s beak.
The Golden Lion Saloon Lithophane Stoneware Mug, St. Louis, MO. Circa 1885
This is a lithophane stoneware advertising mug from the Golden Lion Saloon in St. Louis, MO, 1885.
THE FRANK RUHSTALLER ONCE RULED SACRAMENTO!
Here is a special 1898 dated calendar from the Frank Ruhstaller Brewing company whose brewery was one of the larger brewers in the West at one time. The Brewery was famous for their Gilt Edge Steam style beer. Of course they made other beers at that time too. This calendar is stunning with the colors…
The Diamond Wine Company, Sandusky, OH Sans Pareil & Gold Top Champagne Lithograph. Circa 1900
Featured is a beautiful lithographic print from the Diamond Wine Company in Sandusky, Ohio circa 1900. This print advertises their Sans Pareil and Gold Top Champagne brands and features three Victorian era woman drinking the product
THE DIAMOND DYES BRAND LEFT A MARK WITH THEIR ICONIC DYE DISPLAY CABINETS!
The Diamond Dyes Company was the leading dye company in the late 1800’s-early 1900’s. The companies products were sold at old general stores throughout the United States, and they were sold in wood stand up cabinets like the one shown. The company produced cabinets with many styles of tin inserts, all depicting various colorful scenes…
The Columbia Brewing Company Serving Tray, Tacoma, WA. Circa 1905
The Columbia Brewing Company put out this stunning serving tray and was able to advertise all of their major brands on the inside rim including Alt Heidelberg, Golden Foam, and Golden Drops. Tacoma, WA. Circa 1905.