This presentation was delivered at the New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum on November 16, 2013. It features a subset of content from the award winning book, 19TH CENTURY SAN JOSE IN A BOTTLE, as well as general interest material not included in the book.
I speak on this topic at local museums, libraries, schools, clubs, and events throughout the south bay. If you are interested in having me speak at an upcoming event, I can be contacted at tobingilman@hotmail.com.
If you would like to purchase the book, it is available in hardcover at:
http://www.blurb.com/b/4555302-19th-century-san-jose
and in softcover at:
http://www.blurb.com/b/4555151-19th-century-san-jose
Ecosystem Interactions Class Discussion Presentation in Blue Green Lined Styl...
19th CENTURY SAN JOSE IN A BOTTLE presentation, 11 16-13
1. 19TH CENTURY SAN JOSE IN A BOTTLE
Tobin Gilman
www.facebook.com/19thcenturysanjoseinabottle
2. THE THANKSGIVING DAY DISASTER
November 29, 1900, Recreation Field, San Francisco
San Francisco & Pacific Glass Works, 15th Street between Folsom & Harrison
3. AGENDA
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Introduction to antique bottles
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The downtown druggists
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Soda & mineral waters
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The breweries
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Other San Jose bottles
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Learn more, Q & A
4. “ANTIQUE” BOTTLES ARE HAND BLOWN, PRE1900
The Owens Automatic Bottle Machine was introduced in 1903
75% of hand blown bottles are pre-1900, 95% pre-WWI
9. COMMON COLORS IN OLD GLASS BOTTLES
Amethyst - Manganese was added
as “decolorizing” agent to neutralize
impurities in sand. Exposure to UV
light causes purple tinting.
Aqua – result of naturally occurring iron impurities in
sand
20. DR. DODGE TOMLINSON, H.H.H. HORSE
MEDICINE
• FOR MAN
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Guaranteed to cure Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Paralysis,
Diphtheria, Pleurisy, and radically cures all diseases where
liniments can be used on persons. Internally, quick and
positive in the cure of Cramps, Cholera, Morbus, and
Inflammation of the Bowels. Dose, 20 to 30 drops in water.
• FOR HORSES
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Use for Strains, Sprained Joints, Sore Shoulders and Backs,
Thrush in Feet, Scratches, Sweeny, Fistula, Pole Evil,
Distemper, Curb, Splint, Blood or Bone Spavin, Ringbone,
and will remove all Swellings and Callous Lumps left from
Kicks or other Bruises, without injuring the growth of the hair.
Has proved a sure cure for Epizooty. Will cure the worst case
of Colic in ten minutes and relieve Bolts. Dose, 1 or 2
tablespoonful in a pint of milk-warm water.
21. B.J. RHODES
Gates & Rhodes, address unknown
Rhodes & Lewis, 355 First Street
Nos. 13-15 West Santa Clara Street