Genuine Belfast / Ginger Ale / G.D. Dow’s & Co / Boston Glass Charles A Vanderhoof

Charles A Vanderhoof

May 11/15 2011: Art Amsterdam w/Locuslux Gallery

1992) is a Wisconsinite by nature and a New Yorker by necessity

He is particularly noted for his attention to fine detail

Genuine Belfast / Ginger Ale / G.D. Dow’s & Co / Boston Glass Charles A VanderhoofGustavus D. Dows of Lowell, Massachusetts was the first person to bring Ginger Ale to the United States (back in 1861). Genuine Belfast Ginger Ale G. D. Dows & Co Boston The bottle has a round bottom. Many collectors will tell you their own opinion on the purpose of the round bottom. Some say because the bottles were used to help with the buoyancy inside the hull of ships. Others say the round bottom acts as a marketing ploy once the bottle is open..