Up for sale is an incredibly scarce, authentic 1949 Indian Maid Tola Root Beer bottle from Fullerton, California. This 12-fluid-ounce clear glass bottle features an exceptional, highly sought-after regional West Coast layout, making it a premier centerpiece for serious vintage soda, ACL, or California history collectors.Design & Historic Markings:Front Label: Features the iconic blue-and-white Applied Color Label (ACL) graphic showcasing the crisp "Indian Maid" logo.Back Label: Displays the "Tola Root Beer" branding, "Enriched with Dextrose" marketing slogan, and clear text reading Bottled by Indian Maid Beverages, Fullerton, Calif.Base Markings: The bottom of the bottle features deeply molded embossing that reads "Indian / Cola Root Beer / Maid". The lower right base edge includes the authentic Owens-Illinois manufacturer codes 20 (Bridgeton, NJ glass plant code) and 9 (1949 production year digit).Honest Condition Report:This bottle is offered in original, as-found vintage condition with an authentic aged patina, light internal haze/dirt, and superficial exterior staining consistent with a true dug or barn-find bottle.Please Note (Damage Detail): There is one small, shallow shell-shaped chip (heel chip/flake) located right on the bottom outer glass ridge (see final close-up photo). It does not threaten the structural integrity of the bottle and is entirely typical of crates or machine wear from the era.The applied color paint layers are firm and clearly legible with distinct blue and white imagery. No other deep cracks, cracks through the body, or major neck chips are present. Please review all macro photographs closely to grade the exact cosmetic condition yourself.An exceptionally hard-to-find addition for display on an antique shelf, country general store layout, or localized West Coast bottling archive!Shipping & Safe Handling:Will be packed with extreme care using thick, industrial-grade bubble wrap and a sturdy box to ensure perfectly safe transit. Ships promptly with tracking. Please message me if you have any questions before purchasing!
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