Posted 1 year ago
David_P
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An "Edwards Photo" of the 1910 Coca Cola Convention in Atlanta, GA. This artifact was actually purposefully hidden in the old bottling facility! What do you think about it?!
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What's covering the photo? Is that just years of dirt and grime or is it covered in a plastic film? Because it looks hard to see. And what do you mean by "purposely hidden"? Did you ind it behind a wall? Details...
BTW, I have the same photo and where it reads EDWARDS Photo, the word "photo" on mine is cropped just like this. I know there were copies made of this. I'm thinking I have a copy...
Too bad about the heavy water staining-- but unusual items still have interest despite serious condition issues.
Scott
@TGBWC It was hidden in a drop ceiling that was added later. There was no rhyme or reason for it being there. We were quite surprised to come across it!
& @scottvez It is in a frame which is heavily damaged. I have not yet removed the photograph. But quite alot of the staining is on the glass covering the photo.
I'll probably find the courage to begin taking this thing apart in the coming weeks.
I'll try to get some better photos of the photograph when I take it apart.
I received this photo and paper work from the Consolidated Cork Corp. In this photo is Mr. Oscar Heyman, It is beleived the only time in History of Coca-Cola when a supply man was invited to give a talk on their program Crowns bottle tops.