June Message
The First Dig of 2008 |
It was 9:00 AM on May 17, 2008 and I was up and ready for a great dig in the dump – my first dig of 2008! more... |
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What Utica soda bottler owned an airplane that had Orange Crush advertised on the side of his plane?
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| July 14: Glass Insulators - 7:00pm
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Dunham Library, Whitesboro
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| For the July meeting, members Ron Weir and Todd Zinkovitch will present a program on Insulators. Glass Insulators, a popular sideline to bottle collecting are sometimes called the glass jewels of the wire. Insulators were made in many different colors including aqua, green, clear, yellow and amethyst and many were embossed with company names and dates. Insulators for telegraph wires date back to the 1840's and some of the first were made at the Mt Pleasant Glass Works near Saratoga Springs, NY. Also, for those who study local history, know that the invention of the telegraph has a strong connection to Utica. This will be an interesting program, don't miss it. |
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Annual Bottle Show a Great Success |
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As usual we had great exhibits at our bottle show. It is incredible, that our members and friends can display such quality exhibits year after year. Exhibits are a large part of what makes a bottle show enjoyable. Dan & Amelia Weeden's display “Diving for Bottles” won the Best of Show award and Tom Andriach's display, “Ink Bottles Through Time” won the Most Educational award. We hope you enjoy the photos. |
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Whiteboro, NY – David Graci of Hadley, Mass, was Given an “Exemplary Service Award” by the Mohawk Valley Antique Bottle Club at their annual show and sale. The award Honors someone associated with the MVABC who has made a significant contribution to the hobby. Graci was recognized for authoring two books: American Stoneware Bottles and Soda and Beer Bottle Closures 1850 – 1910. The citation was presented to Graci by President Fred Capozzella.
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