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Antique Bottle & Glass Collector

Vol. 35 No. 2 | March April 2024 | No. 272

(Mailed 12 February 2024 – Visit the FOHBC Members Portal to read the online version same date as mailing)

Features: Antique Mirrors – Picture this: Reflections of the Past Ralph Finch 21 In the Witness Protection Program Jack Klotz 30 Mold–Blown Glass Russian Tea Caddies Richard Sheaff 48

Vignettes: John & Mary Wolf and medicine bottles that claim to “Cure” Dann Louis 12 ACL Corner #9 Mammals Mike Dickman 14 Transporting Antique Bottles – The Jerry Box Ferdinand Meyer V 28 A Toast to Collecting Diversity Ralph Finch 41 American Antique Glass Masterpieces and the Cullen Hall of Gems and Minerals Ferdinand Meyer V 56

Departments: Table of Contents 1 FOHBC Officers 2022-2024 2 FOHBC President’s Message 3 Shards of Wisdom–Heard it Through the Grapevine 4 FOHBC News, From and For Our Members 6 FOHBC Regional News 8 Virtual Museum News Richard Siri 10 Lost & Found 60 Member Photo Gallery 64 Classified Ads & Ad Rate Info 66 FOHBC Membership Additions & Changes 67 FOHBC Show-Biz–Calendar of Events 68 Membership Benefits, Ad Rates, Donations to the FOHBC 71 Membership Application & Advertising 72