HISTGLAS is defunct.  I nursed it along for three years, but it was an idea whose 
time had not come.  However, I keep a list of e-mail addresses of folks who want to 
stay informed about my latest research on US manufacturer's marks.  Anyone 
wanting to be added to the list, just let me know.

I also belong to a small group of bottle researchers -- both collectors and 
archeologists.  Since two of us belong to HISTARCH, virtually all glass/bottle 
questions get passed on to the group.  At this point, we have no information on either 
of Grace's bottles.

If anyone can find Royal Chemical Co., it will be Allen Vegosky.  He, too, monitors 
the list, so he will reply if he finds anything.

Bill Lockhart

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> In a message dated 7/12/2005 1:26:25 A.M. AUS Eastern Standard Time, 
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> I'm  researching glass from a 19th century site near 
> Williamsburg, VA. There  are two complete bottles I need help 
> with. Both have embossed labels but  I'd like more specific 
> details.
> 
> One is clear glass with a aqua  tint, round, and stands 10.5cm 
> tall. It's labelled 'VIRGINIA/ WORM  KILLER.' I'd like to have 
> some idea of the ingredients,if possible, as  well as the 
> period, and place of manufacture.
> 
> The other bottle is  of clear glass, 13.7cm tall, rectangular 
> with four recessed panels. One of  the large panels is 
> labelled 'ROYAL CHEMICAL/ CO/ NASHVILLE  TN.'
> 
> I've checked a number of books on 19th century bottles,  
> especially phamaceutical and patent medicines. For VA I've 
> checked,  Bottled in Richmond 1819-1930, and Old Bottles of 
> the Virginia Peninsula  1885-1941. I'd appreciate any 
> suggestions please.
> 
> Grace  Turner
> 
> Graduate Student
> Department of Anthropology
> College of  William and Mary
> Williamsburg, VA  23187
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