THF105456
"Drink Vernor's Ginger Ale" Sign, 1945-1960
Summary
Vernor's is the oldest surviving ginger ale brand in the United States. It was introduced in 1866 by James Vernor, a Detroit pharmacist, who discovered that his concoction took on a unique flavor when aged in a wooden keg. Vernor's was featured at local soda fountains, then franchised to independent bottling companies who promised to adhere to the original recipe.
Vernor's is the oldest surviving ginger ale brand in the United States. It was introduced in 1866 by James Vernor, a Detroit pharmacist, who discovered that his concoction took on a unique flavor when aged in a wooden keg. Vernor's was featured at local soda fountains, then franchised to independent bottling companies who promised to adhere to the original recipe.
Artifact
Advertising sign
Date Made
1945-1960
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.4.3776
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Enamel (Fused coating)
Technique
Embossing (Technique)
Dimensions
Height: 23.5 in
Width: 35.875 in
