I've seen bottles in a similar shape before but never this specific bottle , is there is no other writing or markings on the bottle ? perhaps faded from view on the back
I've seen bottles in a similar shape before but never this specific bottle , is there is no other writing or markings on the bottle ? perhaps faded from view on the back
I've seen references for a Colonial (1700s) cocktail called Benjamin Franklin Flip made with rum and eggs. As we know, Benjamin Franklin was from Philadelphia. I've also seen reference for other types of "Flip" drinks from that same era. But as far as your bottle and the soft drink are concerned, I can't find anything. And I mean nada, nothing. Your bottle could be kinda rare. ???
There are dozens of references for a Franklin Bottling Co. in Franklin, Pennsylvania but I don't think your bottle came from there because it has Philadelphia, Pa. on the back. As strange as it seems, this newspaper snipped is the only reference I have found so far for a Franklin Bottling located in Philadelphia. Other than the address it shows, I don't know anything about the company ...
Note; I cannot find any 1940s Philadelphia directories - 1935 is the closest I can find between the 1930s and 1950s. But it at least tells us that Franklin Bottling was in business in 1935. Notice the 1815 S 11th St address - the 1943 classified shows 1817 S 11th St