The Black Eagle Brewery was founded around 1840 and registered as B.C.Bushell and Co Ltd in 1894.
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5 Comments
2 September, 2016
at 9:44 am
A superb set. First time visit today. And on the day you made a million. Congratulations. Brendan
6 September, 2016
at 9:14 pm
Do next labels appear on their own or in conjunction with another, larger, label. If so, what was the purpose of the neck label?
8 September, 2016
at 6:59 am
Hi Charlie D
Not quite sure what your question means but I will try to give a bit of info.
The ‘main label’ or ‘body label’ usually contains all of the principle info on the product & its producer.
The ‘back label’ is generally an extension of the main label so as to allow for additional info for which there is otherwise no space for.
The ‘neck label’ can be used for additional info or to a distinction to the bottle for more shelf appeal.
The ‘stopper label’ became prominent when regulation required protection against underage drinking in 1909 when it was common for adults to send there children to buy beer. The then common screw top capped bottles were easy to open & reseal with a simple twist. It seems the youth would open the bottles and take a sip then reseal so as not to be detected. The stopper label prevented this.
Hope that answers your question but if not come back with additional questions.
Cheers
Dale
5 February, 2018
at 9:59 pm
Alfred Smith was my great, great grandfather!
13 June, 2018
at 1:26 am
Hello I run a liquor store in Mn and just purchased a crock jug with this name on it. Would you be able to tell me anything about it.
I cant figure how yo add a picture of it, but would be happy to do so.