{"id":1007,"date":"2013-02-26T16:47:48","date_gmt":"2013-02-26T16:47:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.phwi.org\/blog\/?p=1007"},"modified":"2015-07-05T14:52:38","modified_gmt":"2015-07-05T14:52:38","slug":"noakes-house-silent-auction-items-bromo-seltzer-bottles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.phwi.org\/blog\/?p=1007","title":{"rendered":"Noakes House Silent Auction Items: Bromo-Seltzer Bottles"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a> The reception and silent auction to celebrate the completion of the Samuel Noakes House on March 9 is drawing closer. While we count down until March 9, a number of items that will be available at the auction will be highlighted in the PHW blog.<\/p>\n

This attractive blue Bromo-Seltzer bottle is one of several uncovered in the Noakes House. Originally produced by Emerson Drug Company of Baltimore, Maryland, Bromo-Seltzer was an antacid with pain relievers. It was touted to cure \u201cNervous Headache, Neuralgia, Brain Fatigue, Sleeplessness, Mental Exhaustion, Alcoholic Excesses &c.\u201d<\/p>\n

The product took its name from a component of the original formula, sodium bromide, a tranquilizer. It also contained acetanilide, an analgesic ingredient. Both sodium bromide and acentanilide were identified as toxic and potentially lethal substances. Bromo-Seltzer survived the Pure Food and Drugs Law of 1906, aimed at clearing out dangerous and ineffective medicines, with only minor alterations. Production of Bromo-Seltzer continued with an altered formula until recent years. <\/p>\n

The Bromo-Seltzer bottles found in the Noakes House likely predate 1916, as they lack the Maryland Glass Works company mark typically seen embossed on the bottom of the bottles. A postcard postmarked 1913 found in the Noakes House features the Bromo-Seltzer Tower, constructed in 1911, which seems to corroborate this timeframe for the bottles.<\/p>\n

Find much more of the fascinating history on Bromo-Seltzer, its bottles, and its signature tower in Baltimore at www.bromoseltzertower.com\/<\/a>, www.peachridgeglass.com<\/a> and cecilmunsey.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you’d like to own this piece of history, tickets are still available for both the afternoon and evening reception and silent auction on March 9. The Bromo-Seltzer bottles will be part of the afternoon auction items. Reserve your spot online via PayPal, or make your reservation by mailing in a check payable to PHW to 530 Amherst St., Winchester, VA 22601<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Afternoon Showing, 3-5 p.m. – $20 admission<\/b><\/p>\n

Evening Showing, 6-8 p.m. – $30 admission<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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