I was digging at my 1924-capped landfill last week looking for bottles when I saw the outline of a white ceramic rim appear about 2 feet under the bottom layer of mud. Encased in several layers of compacted newspaper I imagined this artifact could still be in good condition. I took my time and...
Today's finds (all BIM):
From left to right:
1. Richert's Pharmacy
2. Evers-Rehm Co. 419-421-423 E. 24th St. NEW York (In small print: "B.&M. S. CO" Bottler's & Manufacturer's Supply Company of Long Island City, New York, circa 1897-1920).
3. Ink "Fill Only To Here"
4. The little white thing...
I've been digging bottles from the Charles River for a while now. It's been off and on but recently I've ramped it up and gone several times this past week. My questions revolve around the current, clarity, and digging. This part of the Charles is safe to swim but the current is relatively...