IN SEARCH OF / NON-ABM / FANCY-IMAGE / CROWN SODA BOTTLES

[SODAPOPBOB]

I learned at least one thing from my recent definition search, which is that I never gave much thought to Egyptian influence on Deco designs. But now a beam of light has struck me with all kinds of new insights in relation to this. I especially like this new definition I found ...

"The discovery of the tomb of the Pharaoh Tutankhamen in 1922 helped set in motion an enthusiasm for Egyptian & Aztec-influenced motifs in art, architecture & fashion: vibrant colors, pyramidal constructions & geometric designs. The resulting streamlined sleekness of form heralded the birth of the modern era, eventually lending itself appropriately to the design of skyscrapers & airplanes."

Which helped me zero in on the bottle pictured below patented by Paul A. Ginter in 1925. The bottle strikes me as having a blend of both Egyptian as well as Aztec influence. It's my current favorite!

https://www.google.com/patents/USD67455?pg=PA1&dq=67,455+bottle&hl=en&sa=X&ei=TrbxUdf0M4jq8wSCnIGIDg&ved=0CDQQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=67%2C455%20bottle&f=false

Anyhoo, as I said earlier, I do not want not intend this to be a full study of Deco soda bottles but rather a search for Pre-ABM Deco-like bottles as well as a search for early influences. The 1922 Egyptian connection might not be as early as we would like, but at least it's something and makes total sense to me.

Later,

Bob

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

Don't worry, I don't intend to bombard you with this stuff, but I do think it somewhat significant in relation to my ongoing research. Until now I didn't realize just how big of a deal the finding of King Tutankhamen's tomb was. It seems to have spread around the world like a wildfire.

Thanks

Bob

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Egyptian influence on 1920s fashion ...

http://xroads.virginia.edu/~ug00/rekas/tut/king.htm

Plus ...

At the turn of the century, various styles in the decorative arts became popular, such as the Aesthetic, Arts and Crafts, and Art Nouveau movements. However, Egyptian motifs still appeared occasionally in the decorative arts, such as the geometric embellishment and palm leaves in Marie Zimmermann's unique jewelry and decorative work.

There would not be another major period of Egyptomania, as scholars now refer to these periods of obsession with Egyptian antiquities, until the discovery of King Tutankhamen's tomb in 1922, after which Egyptian influences pervaded modern culture. Egyptian motifs would become an integral part of the language of Art Deco, a style that would dominate the decorative arts until the mid-1930s.

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

Last for the day ...

MUMMY? ... (Lol) []

 

[Bass Assassin]

I must say that does look like a mummy!

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

Oops! I forget this "Monkey Wrench"

How times and opinions change!

https://www.antique-bottles.net/forum/m-432525/mpage-1/key-/tm.htm

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

ORIGINAL: SODAPOPBOB

How times and opinions change!

I no longer see much of anything to suggest Deco / Modernism / Egyptian in Earl R. Dean's 1915 Coca Cola prototype bottle like I once believed. Now that I have the Norman L. Dean book, which is where I got this picture, I think Earl's design was based strictly on the cocoa pod and not much else. I did a quick search of the book and couldn't find the word Deco anywhere in it, but admit I could have missed it.

Bob

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

Digger Odell was right when he said ...

"The art of the times is reflected in the designs."

http://www.bottlebooks.com/Designer%20Sodas/designer_soda_bottles1920.htm

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I spent half the night researching and reading everything I could find related to the discovery of King Tutankhamen's tomb in 1922, and was astounded by what I found. But even more significant was realizing the monumental impact the discovery created worldwide, especially the influence it had on the world of art and design.

Long story short ...

Call it what you will, speculation, conjecture, assumption, educated guess, but I am prepared to stake my reputation on it and go out on a limb by stating that ...

"Had there been no discovery of King Tut's tomb in 1922, there would have been no Art Deco movement in the United States and no Deco Soda Bottles!"

Of course, this is just my opinion, but if you study the era as closely as I did last night, I think you might be inclined to agree that 1920s Egyptianism changed the world. The following quotes and links are just the tip of the iceberg and there many, many other references one can access to do their own research and come up with their own conclusions.

As for the Paris Exhibition of 1925, officially entitled the Exposition Internationale Des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes ...

It too was influenced by Egyptian art and artifacts. However, I must note that what happened in Paris in the 1920s didn't always transcend to the United States. Of course a lot of it did but not all of it. American's seem to have a way of taking things from other cultures and making them our own.

http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/a/the-1925-paris-exhibition/

http://comestepbackintime.wordpress.com/tag/1925-paris-exposition/

"Design influences [at the 1925 Paris Exposition] were drawn from a wide range of countries and their cultures including the Far and Middle East, the Americas and most notably Egypt. In 1922, the discovery by Howard Carter (1874-1939) of Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings sparked an interest, particularly among fashion designers, for Egyptian motifs.

Lastly ...

Using the link at the top of this page, go to Digger Odell's website and closely study the various design patents, think Egyptian as you scroll and click through the 1920s images, and see if you don't make some amazing discoveries of your own.

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http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/tut.htm

"The temptation to stop and peer inside at every moment was irresistible, and when, after about ten minutes' work, I had made a hole large enough to enable me to do so, I inserted an electric torch. An astonishing sight its light revealed, for there, within a yard of the doorway, stretching as far as one could see and blocking the entrance to the chamber, stood what to all appearances was a solid wall of gold."

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http://blog.library.si.edu/2009/11/tomb-of-king-tut-finally-opened-craze-for-egyptian-begins/#.UfJ9bNHn-1s

"The discovery of King Tut’s Tomb was one of the greatest archaeological finds ever uncovered, and as the unbelievably precious and beautiful artifacts were brought out, a craze for anything Egyptian captured the public imagination."

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http://www.customessaymeister.com/customessays/Archaeology/8163.htm

"The Egyptian culture which had been bottled up for so long was able to be explored. The architecture and other art found within and part of the tomb created a significant impression on the artistic world. The art would be admired and copied in today's society, with many paintings and sculptures crafted like those found in Tutankhamen's tomb as well as copied architecture."

"The discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamen also played a role in media development. During the discovery of the hidden and sealed tomb, media arts was taking off as well. The discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb was one of the first major events to be explored in depth and photographed constantly by the media. This event was revealed first hand to the people of the world, with photographs and printed journal entries."

"Ironically, King Tutankhamen is probably the most well-known pharaoh of Ancient Egypt because of the valuable treasures found within his tomb, instead of noted for a significant rule. With the discovery of King Tutankhamen's tomb, the concealed past of Ancient Egypt was finally able to be explored. By observing the artifacts, architecture, and paintings, professionals were able to obtain information about the ancient society."

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King Tut and Jumbo the elephant. Both in the same magazine. (Remember the "Jumbo" soda bottle I posted earlier?)

http://www.history-magazine.com/HM_Sample.pdf

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Later Alligators

Or should I say ...

After While Crocodiles

(I'm not sure if their are Alligators in the Nile River).

Bob

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Here is my new favorite deco soda bottle. If it was ever produced and one can be found in near mint condition, I am prepared to pay top-dollar for one. Thanks.

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

Guess who?

 

[bottleopop]

SODAPOPBOB -

That 79178 bottle was produced as Pyramid Beverages, Inc. in Newport News, VA.
It is a 7oz bottle.

 

[lblackvelvet]

Hello , I have a bottle that is close to that design, Here is a picture of it. I found your information very interesting. Thanks,