La Vida mineral water bottle, bottled by the Otzen Brothers Bottling Company, 1935-1936

Name/Title

La Vida mineral water bottle, bottled by the Otzen Brothers Bottling Company, 1935-1936

Entry/Object ID

1987.65.1

Description

Acc. No. 87.65.1 Subject Category: Businesses, Bottling Co. Date or Period: Circa 1935-36 Object: Bottle Description: Swirl patterned emerald green glass bottle (2 seam) with painted & fired simulated label stating "La Vida," "Lime 'N Lemon." Size: H-12 x (base) C-3 1/2 inches. History of Object: Glass bottle that originally contained La Vida mineral water, bottled by the Otzen Brothers Bottling Company, Alameda, California. History: The business was founded by the Otzen brothers, Keith, Leigh & Durham (twins), and was located at the present site of Long's Drug Store, northeast corner of Oak Street & Santa Clara Avenue, They were in business about 2 or 3 years. Acquired from: Steve Correia Date: 9-21-1987