Jeff Wichmann joins the FOHBC Board of Directors

FOHBC president John O'Neill appointed Jeff Wichmann to fill a vacant position on the FOHBC board. The board approved on 05 November 2020. Jeff Wichmann, FOHBC First Vice President, is a California native who has parlayed his vast knowledge of [...]

We welcome Michael Seeliger to the FOHBC Board of Directors

Michael Seeliger in front of a section of the Mike and Kathie Craig bottle collection. Please welcome Michael Seeliger as the new FOHBC Second Vice President Michael Seeliger grew up in Monona, Wisconsin, and still lives within 20 [...]

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The GIV-34 Masonic Arch – Frigate Franklin Flask

In 1807, Dyott opened a drugstore, added “M.D.” to his name, and soon became the largest dealer of what he called ‘Family Medicines’ in the country. Among his better-selling products were his Dyott’s Infallible Worm Destroying Lozenges and Vegetable Nervous [...]

Shriver’s Baltimore Oyster Ketchup

Our latest addition to the FOHBC Virtual Museum Foods & Sauces Gallery is a wonderful example of an amber Shriver's Baltimore Oyster Ketchup bottle imaged by our west coast team member Gina Pellegrini. Check her pictures out, they are outstanding. [...]

First bottle placed in the Virtual Museum Soda Water Gallery

Dear Federation member and fans of the FOHBC Virtual Museum: Hallelujah! It is always nice to open the door of a new gallery that has been freshly painted and set up for displaying great bottles. Today we place our first [...]

FOHBC President’s Message – November 2020

In my inaugural issue of Bottles and Extras, I promised a State of the Union Address in the next issue and so here is what I believe faces us as a hobby and a group. Read More

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