Illustrated receipt from the rumford chemical works. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Horsfordaccording to his diaryread liebigs book in 1842. Rumford chemical works the rhode island historical society. History of rumford, oxford county, maine isbn 9781436873727. Rumford the wholesime baking powder best of the highgrade powders. The rhode island historical society is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing rhode islands history. Rumford chemical works and mill house historic district. The rumford chemical works and mill house historic district is a historic district encompassing the remnants of a historical chemical plant in east providence, rhode island. Unfollow wellcome chemical works bottle to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Mar 05, 2011 betty, a reader here, sent me this old rumford baking powder bottle. Note the trade card below which advertises horsfords acid phosphate, rumford chemical works in providence, ri but no mention specifically of his pill product.
Original label on these bottles said for dysepsia, mental and physical exhaustion, diminshed vitality, urinary difficulties, etc. Information courtesy of eighty years of baking powder history by rumford chemical works 1939. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. This was packaged in bottles, but horsford was interested in using metal cans. Rhode island post cards 1910 rumford chemical works. Re move spices, turn into sterilized jars or bottles and seal. This color is supposed to be rare so if you are into this kinda stuff get it while ya can. This bottle is commonly referred to as the rumford bottle. The rumford center continues to celebrate its heritage in visual and cultural displays that will lead the way for further sensitive evolution for the town, the city of east providence, and beyond. Antique maps, vintage maps, old clocks, antique globes. Details about 1885 large rumford chemical works prof. The rumford chemical works established its presence in east providence moving from providence c. Rumford chemical works and mill house historic district wikipedia. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
First is that it comes from a bottle with fairly thin sides of a multiple, flatsided design. These features taken together indicate this sea glass specimen came from a fairly common but old bottle from the rumford chemical works. It was packaged in bottles, but horsford wanted to use metal cans for packing, which meant the mixture had to be more moisture resistant. Info provided by greg price from 19th century medicine in glass. Internet archive bookreader the rumford complete cookbook. Two years later, their business became known as the rumford chemical works, which soon became one of the the largest and most successful chemical plants in the country.
Rumford chemical works the rumford chemical works began when george wilsona school teacher with a flair for businesssought horsfords cooperation in the development of chemical products which wilson would manufacture. Its about 8in tall, square base, cobalt blue, and is embossed handysides consumption cure. Rumford chemical works records, 18531951 lemelson center. This page is a listing of historic bottle related references which the user may consult for more information. Rumford chemical works the rhode island historical society skip to content. Values of bottles are determined by a variety of factors including age, rarity, demand, manufacturing method, advertising, use, glass color, presence of a label, and eye appeal. She believes the bottle is from the late 1800s or early 1900s. Up for auction today are 3 rumford chemical works tonic bottles.
I have attached here a link to a site explaining the history of rumford chemical works. Teal green blown glass cork top medicine bottle no. Horsford served as rumford professor from 1847 to 1863. Reggies antique medicine bottles antique bottle collector. Beautiful antique bottle circa 18601910 rumford chemical works octogon shape 6 14 tall x 2 12 wide no chips, no fractures, glass isnt sick we strive for 5 star ratings we have been selling on ebay since 1999. Nice illustration of a one find everything but the ordinary illustrated receipt from the rumford chemical works. The history behind the company was that an american by the name of benjamin thompson of woburn, massachusetts escaped from political complications by moving to england in 1754. Lighter color rumford chemical works bottle shown dug in recent digging video. Development of baking powder national historic chemical. And its bottles an american born benjamin thompson of woburn, mass. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Horsford formulated and patented rumford baking powder, the first calcium. Full text of the rumford complete cook book, internet archive. Would escape form political complications in 1753 by moving to england.
The colors of these great bottles are 2 teal blue and 1 green. In this category we have antique, vintage and other collectible bottles and jars for sale. He would join the english army until 1784 and then enter the service of the elector of bavaria. This bottle is in very good condition, no chips or cracks, glass is aqua, it does have a lot of bubbles and lines, a little fogginess on the front. On june 12, 2006, rumford chemical works was designated a national chemical historic landmark for its contribution to the development of baking powder. Acid phosphate was still considered to be a medicine at the turn of the century. Rumford bottle sea glass segment sea glass journal. Bottle references society of historical archaeology. This book is a simple listing with pictures of bottles. The listing emphasizes works that support or compliment the goals of this web site related to the dating and typology of historic bottles made between about 1800 and the mid20th century.
The 2 blue bottles have chips on the lips, probally from opening them. April 1999 questions 1999 digger odell publications. At the present time very few of each color bottle have been reported. Cobalt handysides consumption cure antique bottles. This was accomplished by the addition of starch, and in 1869 the. Professor horsfords phosphatic baking powder was introduced around 1890. While many programs scheduled through the end of april are cancelled or postponed, others will proceed virtually.
Rumford chemical worksyeast and baking powder digital. Dedicated june 12, 2006, at the rumford chemical works in east providence. The card lists restieauxs business as located at 29 tremont street in boston, opposite the boston museum. The teal blue color can be found in either light or dark hues, and some are found in teal green. By the mid1860s horsfords yeast powder was on the market as a premixed leavening agent. Heres a nice little color spread of rumford chemical bottles. Antique rumford chemical works 8sided bluegreen bottle ebay. Jun 20, 2011 on the ninth of june, 1868, reissued letters patent no. Bottle references society for historical archaeology. The rumford chemical works are now home to several businesses including avenue n american kitchen, the punch.
The cancels on these general issue spanish american war proprietary stamps are also identified as belonging to rumford chemical works. Media in category rumford chemical works the following 10 files are in this category, out of 10 total. I did a little research online about george handyside but i cant find anything about this specific bottle. T is a patd on one of the blue bottles of march 10, 1868. Dear sir, i am trying to identify and date a bottle which i acquired. Another feature are the letters r, u and m the remnants of a more extensive embossing. Reverse of card with companys message this advertising postcard was sent from the rumford chemical works located in rumford, rhode island on july 16, 1910 and was addressed to a mrs. Rumford chemical works 8sided teal blue green bottle. This bottle has a patent date of 1868 but it appears this bottle was from the late 19.
The author is indebted to the assistance of edna anness of the east providence historical society. The american chemical society dedicated the development of baking powder by eben horsford a national historic chemical landmark in a ceremony at the rumford chemical works in east providence, rhode island, on june 12, 2006, and at clabber girl headquarters in terre haute, indiana, on april 27, 2007. The rarest known colors for the earlier bottles are deep olive green and aqua. History rumford center rumford chemical works rumford. Feb 18, 2014 rumford also put its name or brand on everything from a childs spinning top to everyday kitchen items. Nice illustration of a one pound can of baking powder. April 1999 questions digger odell bottle price guides. The rumford chemical works was started in 1857 by benjamin count rumford at harvard university. The color is what really catches the eye and its sweet shape. So were talking rumford chemical works from providence, r. Broad array of works 1868 at the best asking prices. Medicine bottles archives page 9 of 15 cyber dutchman. Together they would start the rumford chemical works which they. Development of baking powder american chemical society.
1327 389 140 159 422 1038 722 50 300 342 808 63 268 1417 1058 93 743 1229 429 1515 161 199 54 941 800 725 294 848 953 170 712