Collecting Coca-Cola
Coke antiques chronicle company’s history
By Corbin Crable
When it comes to collectibles, nobody beats Coca-Cola.
The fizzy beverage that has been a household name for nearly 150 years is much, much more than a product that helps quench your thirst. Its brand recognition has garnered generations of fans across the globe. It’s said that 94% of the world’s population can identify the brand’s red and white logo,..
In this issue…
Features
Smack Dab in the Middle
Good Eye
Covering Quilts
Memory Lane Musings
Mid-America News
Books for Collectors
Vintage Discoveries
Feature Articles
A Message From Our Editor
Coca-Cola’s not-so-secret ingredient
by Corbin Crable
Before we get into the history of Coca-Cola collectibles in this month’s issue, let’s address the elephant in the room – or, in this case, the adorable, anthropomorphic, digitally-created, white polar bear mascot in the room.
Growing up, the rumor that Coca-Cola originally contained cocaine made schoolchildren giggle and titter with surprise. It felt like a fun, naughty little secret, and now we were in on it. When you consider it, the tale kind of makes sense…
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