AMERICAN ANTIQUE GLASS MASTERPIECES
FOHBC HOUSTON NATIONAL ANTIQUE BOTTLE & GLASS EXPOSITION
01 - 04 August 2024 Special Pre-Event 31 July 2024
EVENT INFORMATION PACKE T
TOGETHER AGAIN
W E LCO ME We welcome antique bottle and glass enthusiasts and collectors to the great State of Texas for the FOHBC Houston 2024 National Antique Bottle & Glass Exposition or Houston 24 for short. After a successful Reno 2022 Convention, the FOHBC took the year off in 2023 to plan for a different experience in 2024. If you like history, great antique bottles and glass, museums, and nature, we certainly have the place for you as our event is being hosted and graciously underwritten by the Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS). Our historic host Hotel ZaZa is across the boulevard, and both are located within Hermann Park in the Houston Museum District. Our venues are both located on the Houston light rail line that connects downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world. Here you will find every moment full of excitement, options, and wonderful things to do. Make your plans now and be a part of the greatest antique bottle and glass event in a generation. I am particularly interested in reuniting the three cobalt blue bitters as the Sazerac Aromatic Bitters lady’s leg will be joining the Fuss collection’s Old Homestead Bitters and Fish Bitters in a prominent display in the exhibition. Thanks to our underwriters and partners noted above, Peachridge Collections, Team Houston 24 and the FOHBC Board for making this happen! Michael Seeliger FOHBC President Brooklyn, Wisconsin
AMERICAN ANTIQUE GLASS MASTERPIECES
TAB L E OF CO N T E N T S Welcome & Table of Contents
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Houston 24 Overview
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Houston 24 Worksheet
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Houston 24 Overview Schedule
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Houston Museum of Natural Science
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Hermann Park & Map
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Houston Museum District & Map
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Host Hotels 14 Houston 24 Event Descriptions
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Houston 24 General Information
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Dealer Set-Up 22 Souvenir Program 24 Contract Terms & Contract
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Exhibits - Display Application
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Competition Application 28 Peachridge “Glass in the Grass”
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HMNS Aerial Map & Plan
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Hotel ZaZa Plans 31 Houston 24 Marketing
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Revised: 21 December 2023
The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) presents the
Houston 2024 National Antique Bottle & Glass Exposition Thursday 01 August – Sunday 04 August 2024 FOHBC Sout he rn Re gion Hosted and Underwritten by the
and brought to you by Peachridge Collections, LLC Host
Hotel
PRE–EVENT
• Wednesday 31 July 2024
Peachridge Glass “Glass in the Grass” Brookshire, Texas
EVENTS
• Thursday 01 August 2024
FOHBC Board Meeting, Unveiling of the Sandor P. Fuss American Antique Glass Masterpieces and David P. Wilber and Anthony Gugliotti Barber Bottle Collection Exhibitions, FOHBC Houston 24 Event & Dealer Registration, Exhibition Book Sales & Signing, HMNS Museum Open House, Hermann Park and Houston Museum District Tours, Cocktail Reception, Texas Hold’em Bottle and Glass Competition
• Friday 02 August 2024
FOHBC Membership Breakfast Meeting, Educational Seminars, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Opening of the FOHBC Houston 24 Antique Bottle and Glass Show & Sale, Early & VIP Admission, Virtual Museum Imaging, Youth Events, Raffles, Educational Displays, Cocktail Mix & Mingle, FOHBC Dinosaurs Banquet
• Saturday 03 August 2024 General Admission, Virtual Museum Imaging, Youth Events, Raffles, Educational Displays, Bayou City Sunset Auction
• Sunday 04 August 2024
General Admission, Virtual Museum Imaging, Youth Events, Raffles, Educational Displays, Display Awards, Expo Closes
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H O U STO N 24 W ORKSH EE T
Event Name: FOHBC 2024 Houston National Antique Bottle & Glass Exposition or Houston 24 Date: 01–04 August 2024 (Special Event 31 July 2024) Sponsors and Underwriters: Hosted by the Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) and the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) Event Producer: Brought to you by Peachridge Collections LLC Host Hotel: Hotel ZaZa Museum District Feature Exhibition: American Antique Glass Masterpieces – A major, museum exhibition showcasing the Sandor P. Fuss Collection Second Exhibition: Select highlights from the David P. Wilber and Anthony Gugliotti Barber Bottle Collections Third Exhibition: Future FOHBC Virtual Museum Exhibition of the Fuss, Wilber and Gugliotti Collections Pre-Event Dealer Sale: Peachridge Glass “Glass in the Grass” Antique Bottle & Glass Sale Event Dealer Sale: FOHBC Houston 24 Antique Bottle & Glass Show & Sale Cost Structure:
Early Admission, Dealers & Assistants, Displayers, Presenters, Speakers, Team Houston 24, Volunteers
Contacts:
FOHBC Membership Required
$5 Entry Fee
Special Reservations Required
Edie Alucema (Team Houston 24 Treasurer) edie.fohbc@gmail.com Alicia Booth-Wickman (Team Houston 24) aliciab.wickman@gmail.com Craig Cassetta (FOHBC Conventions Director) ccassettafohbc@gmail.com Carly Cortez (Hotel ZaZa) ccortez@hotelzaza.com Joe Cyrus (Host HMNS Director of Special Events) jcyrus@hmns.org Brad Dalton (Team Houston 24) brad.daltongang@yahoo.com Alan DeMaison (Virtual Museum Director) a.demaison@sbcglobal.net Brandon DeWolfe (Team Houston 24) brandondewolfe@hotmail.com Ed Gray (Wilber & Gugliotti Exhibition Consultant) bottleguy1@gmail.com Tom Lines (FOHBC Southern Region Director) bluecrab1949@hotmail.com Addy Meyer (Team Houston 24) addy@brammers.net Bella Meyer (Team Houston 24 Youth Coordinator) bella.fohbc@gmail.com Elizabeth Meyer (FOHBC Business Manager) fohbcmember@gmail.com Ferdinand Meyer V (Event Manager, FOHBC Director) fmeyer@fmgdesign.com Jeff Noordsy (Fuss Exhibition Consultant) jeffnhol@shoreham.net Gina Pellegrini-Ott (Event Photographer) angelina.pellegrini@gmail.com Andrew Rapoza (Team Houston 24) rapoza.2025@gmail.com Lisa I. Rebori (HMNS SR VP of Collections & Exhibits) lrebori@hmns.org Alice Seeliger (FOHBC Secretary) aliceajscreative@gmail.com Michael Seeliger (FOHBC President) mwseeliger@gmail.com
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No Charge
Note: If you are not a current FOHBC member in good standing, and choose to remain that way, you will be responsible for paying the museum daily admission and parking fees. These are otherwise FREE for FOHBC members. You will be able to join the FOHBC at any point during the Houston 24 Expo to waive these costs. No post-event or post-date refunds.
HO U STO N 24 OV ERV IEW SCH ED U LE See Page 16 for comprehensive event descriptions.
Wednesday 31 July 2024 Peachridge Glass “Glass in the Grass” antique bottle, glass and small antiques field sales from vehicles and tents. 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, Ferdinand & Elizabeth Meyer, Brookshire, Texas
Thursday 01 August 2024 FOHBC Board Meeting: 8:00 to 11:30 am at Hotel ZaZa | Napoleon. Dealer & Display Set-Up: Hotel ZaZa Phantom Ballroom and related rooms. 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. See page 22. Exhibition Opening (VIP): 1:00 pm Ribbon Cutting—”American Antique Glass Masterpieces featuring the Sandor P. Fuss Collection” and “Select Highlights from the David P. Wilber and Anthony Gugliotti Barber Bottle Collections.” Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) Brown and Hamill Galleries. Media access. Exhibition book sales and signing. Expo Registration: Noon to 6:00 pm. HMNS Alfred C. Glassell Hall. Exhibition Book Sales, Souvenir Programs and FOHBC Event Merchandise available. HMNS Open House: 9:00 to 6:00 pm For FOHBC Members, VIPs and Registered Guests. (Exhibits, Planetarium, Cockrell Butterfly Center, Hall of Paleontology, Cullen Hall of Gems & Minerals, etc.) Museum District Tours: Planned tours of the Houston Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Zoo, Hermann Park, Children’s Museum, Contemporary Arts Museum, Holocaust Museum, Rice University, etc. Dealer and Displayer Set-Up: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm for the FOHBC Houston 24 Antique Bottle Show & Sale at Hotel ZaZa | Phantom Ballroom and related rooms. Cocktail Reception|Competition Event Registration: 5:30 to 7:00 pm cash bar in Hotel ZaZa | Room with a View pre-function area of bottle competition in the Hotel ZaZa | Grapevine. Texas Hold’em Antique Bottle & Glass Competition: 7:00 to 9:00 pm (see above). Hotel ZaZa | Grapevine.
Friday 02 August 2024 FOHBC Membership Breakfast Meeting: 7:00 to 8:30 am at Hotel ZaZa | Grapevine. Educational Seminars: 9:00 am to Noon at Hotel ZaZa | Room with a View and Grapevine rooms.
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W E D NESDAY–SUNDAY | 31 JU LY T HRO U G H 04 AU G U ST 2024 Friday continued... Exhibition Viewing: Early Admission, VIP exhibition viewing at the Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) Brown and Hamill Galleries. 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Ribbon Cutting: Official opening of the FOHBC Houston 24 Antique Bottle & Glass Show & Sale at 12:50 pm at the Hotel ZaZa Piano Man Lounge. Early and VIP Admission: FOHBC Houston 24 Antique Bottle & Glass Show & Sale. 1:00 to 5:00 pm at the Hotel ZaZa Phantom Ballroom and related rooms. Displays. Youth Activities: Grab Bags, Scavenger Hunt, etc. during all FOHBC Houston 24 Antique Bottle & Glass Show & Sale hours at the Hotel ZaZa Piano Man Lounge. Virtual Museum Imaging: By appointment during all FOHBC Houston 24 Antique Bottle & Glass Show & Sale hours at the Hotel ZaZa Piano Man Lounge. Houston 24 Cocktail Mix & Mingle: Cocktails and mingling at the HMNS Morian Hall of Paleontology from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Cash Bar. FOHBC Dinosaurs Banquet: Prepaid banquet event with keynote speaker, presentation and awards at the HMNS Morian Hall of Paleontology from 7:30 to 10:00 pm.
Saturday 03 August 2024 FOHBC Houston 24 Antique Bottle & Glass Show & Sale: $5 General Admission, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Hotel ZaZa Phantom Ballroom and related rooms. Displays, Merchandise, Raffle Drawings. Exhibition Viewing: Open for all 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at HMNS Brown and Hamill Galleries. Virtual Museum Imaging: By appointment and walk-in during all FOHBC Houston 24 Antique Bottle & Glass Show & Sale hours at Hotel ZaZa | Piano Man Lounge from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Bayou City Sunset Auction: Live and Online Auction. 7:00 to 10:00 pm with cash bar. Hotel ZaZa | Grapevine.
Sunday 04 August 2024 FOHBC Houston 24 Antique Bottle & Glass Show & Sale: $5 General Admission. Open for all 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Hotel ZaZa Phantom Ballroom and related rooms. Book sales and merchandise. Raffle drawings. Exhibition Viewing: Open for all 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at HMNS Brown and Hamill Galleries. Virtual Museum Imaging: By appointment during all FOHBC Houston 24 Antique Bottle & Glass Show & Sale hours at Hotel ZaZa | Piano Man Lounge. Display Awards: FOHBC Houston 24 Antique Bottle & Glass Show & Sale Display Awards at 2:00 pm. at Hotel ZaZa | Piano Man Lounge. FOHBC Houston 24 Antique Bottle & Glass Show & Sale Close: 3:00 pm. Hotel ZaZa Phantom Ballroom and related rooms.
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THE HO USTON MUSEUM OF N AT U R A L SC I E NC E The Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) was founded in 1909 on the idea that science can enhance everyone’s lives. They continue to pursue their mission in every project, program and exhibition. In fact, over half a million school children visit on field trips every year, including every fourth and seventh grade class in the Houston Independent School District. As one of the most heavily attended museums in the United States, and a favorite thing to do in Houston, HMNS at Hermann Park has five floors of permanent exhibits spanning astronomy, space science, Native American culture, paleontology, energy, chemistry, geology, seashells and Texas wildlife, alongside a slew of rotating special exhibitions. HMNS also houses three other venues: the Burke Baker Planetarium, Wortham Giant Screen Theatre and Cockrell Butterfly Center. The Museum also maintains two satellite facilities: The George Observatory in Fort Bend County, which houses one of the largest public telescopes in the country; and the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land, which has exhibits on dinosaurs, physics and a newly opened Hall of Technology. Visit HMNS.org
The HOUSTON MUSEUM of NATURAL SCIENCE
HMNS EXHIBIT HALLS
BURKE BAKER PLANETARIUM
WORTHAM GIANT SCREEN THEATRE
COCKRELL BUTTERFLY CENTER
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THE HO USTON MUSEUM OF N AT U R A L SC I E NC E
PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS Alfred C. Glassell Jr. Hall, Cullen Hall of Gems and Minerals, Everyday Fabergé, Farish Hall of Texas Wildlife, Frensley/Graham Hall of African Wildlife, George W. Strake Hall of Malacology, Hall of Ancient Egypt, Hamman Hall of Texas Coastal Ecology, Herzstein Foucault Pendulum, John P. McGovern Hall of The Americas, Lester & Sue Smith Gem Vault, Morian Cabinet of Curiosities, Morian Hall of Paleontology, Vintage Texas Wildlife Dioramas, Welch Hall of Chemistry, Wiess Energy Hall
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HE R MANN PA RK Hermann Park is a 445-acre urban park in Houston, Texas, situated at the southern end of the Museum District. The park is located immediately north of the Texas Medical Center and Brays Bayou, east of Rice University, and slightly west of the Third Ward. Hermann Park is home to numerous cultural institutions including the Houston Zoo, Miller Outdoor Theatre, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, and the Hermann Park Golf Course, which became one of the first desegregated public golf courses in the United States in 1954. The park also features the Mary Gibbs and Jesse H. Jones Reflection Pool, numerous gardens, picnic areas, and McGovern Lake, an 8-acre recreational lake. One of Houston’s oldest public parks, Hermann Park was created on acreage donated to the City of Houston by oilman and philanthropist George H. Hermann (1843– 1914). The land was formerly the site of his sawmill. It was first envisioned as part of a comprehensive urban planning effort by the city of Houston in the early 1910s. Following the recommendation of a 1913 report which identified the then-rural area between Main Street and Brays Bayou as ideal for a large urban park, real estate investor and entrepreneur George H. Hermann, who owned most of the area and served on the city’s parks board, bequeathed his estate to Houston for use as a public green space in 1914. By 1916, famed landscape architect George Kessler had completed a master plan for the park which was gradually implemented throughout the following decades. Ultimately, Hermann Park and Rice University are two clear expressions of the City Beautiful movement in Houston.
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H OUST O N M U S E U M DI ST RI C T The Houston Museum District is an association of 19 museums, galleries, cultural centers and community organizations located in Houston, Texas, dedicated to promoting art, science, history and culture. The Museum District recorded a collective attendance of over 8.7 million visitors a year. Houston’s Museum District is walkable and bikeable. Parking is plentiful. Sidewalks are wide and well-maintained, and attractions and restaurants are situated near each other.
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HO U STO N MUSEUM DISTRIC T M A P
01 Houston Center for Photography 02 The Rothko Chapel 03 The Menil Collection 04 DiverseWorks 05 Buffalo Soldiers National Museum 06 Houston Center for Contemporary Craft 07 Lawndale Art Center
08 Czech Center Museum 09 African American Culture Museum 10 Asia Society Texas Center 11 Holocaust Museum 12 The Jung Center of Houston 13 Contemporary Arts Museum 14 The Museum of Fine Arts
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15 Children’s Museum 16 Health Museum 17 Houston Museum of Natural Science 18 Rice University Art Gallery 18 Moody Center for the Arts 19 Houston Zoo
HO ST HO TE L Hotel ZaZa Museum District Combining the luxurious ambiance of a resort with the captivating style of a boutique hotel and comfort of home, Hotel ZaZa invites travelers to a unique sensory experience. With locations in Downtown Austin, Uptown Dallas, Houston Museum District and Houston Memorial City, ZaZa strikes the perfect balance between refinement and relaxation for business and leisure travelers alike. Situated in the heart of the vibrant Museum District, world-renowned Texas Medical Center and thriving downtown central business district, Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District is an unexpected feast for the senses. Introducing business and leisure travelers to a larger-than-life experience, this unique choice in Houston boutique hotels boasts a collection of exquisite guestrooms and suites, including Pool Villas, Concept Suites and The Magnificent Seven Suites, award-winning dining at Monarch Bistro and a relaxing day spa on site.
Visit FOHBC.org for Houston 24 Hotel link. Or call Hotel ZaZa Museum District 888.880.3244. Mention 2024 Houston Bottle & Glass Expo. Reservation deadline is 04 July 2024. Negotiated rate is $215 a night exclusive of applicable state and local taxes, fees and assessments. Valet parking only at Hotel Zaza. For guests it is $15 daily (plus tax). Overnight valet parking is $36 (plus tax). If you will not be staying all six nights, please click “Modify Stay” on the booking link and select the dates you’d prefer to shorten your stay. For the nightly $215 special rate Hotel ZaZa reservations you will not be charged until you check in to the hotel. The use of your credit card is only to hold the reservation. The booking link is the hotel’s preferred method for Houston 24 guests within our room block to reserve. If you prefer to call to book, the only number you should be using is their in-house Hotel ZaZa reservations team number 888.880.3244. If you are quoted an incorrect rate or are having any trouble, you can email Carly Cortez at Hotel ZaZa and she will assist you promptly. Please do not use any “outside” hotel booking agencies. Don’t delay in making your reservations as there are a limited number of hotel rooms available at the negotiated Houston 24 reduced rate!
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile
Houston Methodist Hospital - 1 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) - 22.8 mi
Hermann Park - 0.1 mi
Continental Club - 1.2 mi
Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 12.8 mi
Houston Museum of Fine Arts - 0.1 mi
Rice Stadium - 2.3 mi
Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 19.8 mi
Houston Natural Science Museum - 0.2 mi
Midtown Arts and Theater Center - 1.4 mi
Holocaust Museum Houston - 0.4 mi
Menil Collection - 1.4 mi
Children’s Museum of Houston - 0.5 mi
Texas Children’s Hospital - 1.4 mi
Both IAH and HOU airports are recommended for Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District depending on the airline, flight availability and cost.
Miller Outdoor Theater - 0.5 mi
The nearest airports are:
University of St. Thomas - 0.9 mi
GVII-2 “Tippecanoe” Figural Cabin.
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum - 0.9 mi Houston Zoo - 1 mi
DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites The Doubletree by Hilton is across the street from the world-renowned Texas Medical Center. The hotel is located on the Houston METROrail that will take you to the Houston 24 venues, Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) and Hotel ZaZa, which is 1.8 miles away. Walking is not recommended. Room rates have been negotiated at $129 a night exclusive of applicable state and local taxes, fees and assessments. Self parking at the DoubleTree is $20/day. Rice University, the Houston Museum District, Hermann Park, NRG Stadium, Toyota Center, and Minute Maid Park are all fairly close and on the rail line. Grab a drink after a busy day at their lobby bar, unwind in the outdoor pool, and enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at their restaurant. Hotel Reservations Link & Info at FOHBC.org.
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Make plans to participate in or attend an exciting antique bottle and glass judged competition at Houston 24!
This year at Houston 24, we will entertain three categories in our competition including (1) best Texas Embossed or Applied Color Label Soda Bottle, (2) best Texas Medicine (Includes bitters, cures and remedies, but does not include drug store) and (3) best Glass Insulator. Let’s see if you have a contender that can pass muster with our paneled judges! First, second and third place awards will be given. As with all FOHBC National events, security will be provided. For additional information please contact Ferdinand Meyer V at fmeyer@fmgdesign. com. See FOHBC.org Info Packet Competition Application for more information. Entrant registration will be at 6:00 pm in the adjacent Room with a View. Walk-in contestants encouraged and allowed!
(1) Best Texas Soda Bottle. Embossed or Applied Color Label. (2) Best Texas Medicine (Includes bitters, cures and remedies, but does not include drug store)
The event will be catered with hors d’oeuvres. Cash bar. Parking at Hotel ZaZa is $15 for Event.
(3) Best Glass Insulator.
Info: FOHBC.org
Thursday 01 August 2024 [7:00 to 9:00 pm] Hotel ZaZa Grapevine Room Hotel ZaZa Museum District, 5701 Main St, Houston, Texas 77005, 713.526.1991
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HO U STO N 24 EV ENT DESCRIP T I O N S We have a full and exciting lineup of events planned for Houston 24. The following primary events are listed in chronological order with a brief description. As a FOHBC Member you have Free Access to the Houston Museum of Natural Science, all exhibitions and free museum parking. You also have Free Access to all FOHBC events with the exception of Early Admission, Dinosaurs Banquet and various Cash Bars which have premium charges. Note: VIP is defined as early admission, dealers, assistants, displayers, seminar presenters, speakers, Team Houston 24 and approved volunteers.
Wednes day 31 Ju ly 2 0 2 4 Peachridge Glass “Glass in the Grass”•Wednesday 31 July 2024 [7:00* am to 1:00 pm] Brookshire, Texas *6:45 gates open Sell antique bottles and glass and related antiques from the back of your vehicle or from under a self-provided tent at “Glass in the Grass.” Open to all antique bottle and glass dealers even if you are not setting up at Hotel ZaZa. $25 gate fee for dealer vehicles. Relax, mingle and wander under the many large pecan trees surrounding the hay field. First come-first choice in dealer location. The temperature on the lower Brazos River plains is typically pleasant during summer hours of the event. The event will be catered. Buyers and visitors enter free!
Th ur s day 01 Au gu st 2 0 2 4 FOHBC Board Meeting•Thursday morning 01 August 2024 [8:00 to 11:30 am] Hotel ZaZa Museum District | Napoleon The semi-annual FOHBC board meeting will occur on Thursday morning at Hotel ZaZa in the Napoleon room. FOHBC members are welcome as non-participating guests. An agenda for the meeting will be posted on the FOHBC website before the meeting. In addition, a video conference portal will be established for remote attendance.
Event & Dealer Registration•Thursday 01 August 2024 [9:00 am to 5:00 pm] Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) FOHBC Houston 24 Expo VIP registration. Alfred C. Glassell Hall. Early Admission, Dealer Packets and name lanyards will be available for pick-up in the Houston Museum of Natural Science entry lobby area at the FOHBC tables. Souvenir programs, banquet tickets and FOHBC merchandise available. VIP priority access to all HMNS Museum features and exhibitions. Museum Gift Shop open.
Houston Museum of Natural Science Open House•Thursday 01 August 2024 [9:00 am to 6:00 pm] Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS)
Open House for FOHBC Members, Early Admission, VIPs and Registered Houston 24 Attendees. Tour the HMNS Cockrell Butterfly Center, Burke Baker Planetarium, Wortham Giant Screen Theatre, Morian Hall of Paleontology, Cullen Hall of Gems & Minerals, Farish Hall of Texas Wild Life, Hall of Ancient Egypt, Welch Hall of Chemistry etc. Admission extends through Monday, 05 August 2024.
American Antique Glass Masterpieces Exhibition Opening•Thursday afternoon 01 August 2024 [1:00 to 6:00 pm] Houston Museum of Natural Science | Brown Gallery (HMNS)
Unveiling of the American Antique Glass Masterpieces exhibition featuring the Sandor P. Fuss Collection with special guest specimen appearances. See an extraordinary collection of beauty and utility in glass with Early American tableware and legendary historical flasks, bitters, spirits, perfumes and other bottles meticulously collected and displayed. This Event is for FOHBC Houston 24 Early Admission and other VIP attendees. Book sales and signing. Media access.
Wilber & Gugliotti Barber Bottle Exhibition Opening•Thursday afternoon 01 August 2024 [1:00 to 6:00 pm] Houston Museum of Natural Science | Hamill Gallery (HMNS)
Unveiling of select highlights from the David P. Wilber and Anthony Gugliotti Barber Bottle Collections. From about 1870 to 1920, barbers typically filled their own bottles or customers’ bottles with hair tonic, hair oil, bay rum, shampoo and rosewater. Many were personalized with customers’ names on them—something you would not see in other types of bottles. The bottles came in distinctive colors and shapes so the barber could identify what was in each bottle. Many of them were highly decorative. These bottles were no longer made after the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act made it illegal to refill non-labeled bottles. Event for FOHBC Houston 24
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Early Admission and other VIP attendees. Exhibition catalog/book sales and signing. Media access.
Exhibition American Antique Glass Masterpieces & Wilber & Gugliotti Barber Bottles Book Sales & Signing Thursday afternoon 01 August 2024 [1:00 to 6:00 pm] Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) Alfred C. Glassell Hall
The authors, publisher and other book consultants will be available and set up for book sales and signing for both the American Antique Glass Masterpieces exhibition (featuring the Sandor P. Fuss Collection) and Select Highlights from the David P. Wilbur and Anthony Gugliotti Barber Bottle Collections. Exhibition discount available for Houston 24 Early Admission and other VIPs.
Hermann Park & Museum District Tours•Thursday 01 August 2024 [9:00 am to 5:00 pm] Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) and Hotel ZaZa Museum District
Join an informal group or visit on your own the many local museums and attractions such as Hermann Park, the Houston Zoo, the Contemporary Arts Museum, the Houston Museum of Fine Art, the Children’s Museum, Rice University, Texas Medical Center, mid and downtown Houston, Reliant Park (home of the NFL Texans and the historic Astrodome), all within walking distance or connected by light rail. Cash Bar
Cocktail Reception - Texas Hold’em Event Registration•Thursday 01 August 2024 [6:00 pm to 7:00 pm] Hotel ZaZa Museum District | Room with a View
Gather and catch up with your friends and relax at a light-fare, catered Cocktail Reception event at Hotel ZaZa Room with a View. The Texas Hold’em Antique Bottle & Glass competition will be at the Grapevine room on the 11th floor. Cash bar.
Texas Hold’em Antique Bottle & Glass Competition•Thursday 01 August 2024 [7:00 to 9:00 pm]
Cash Bar
Hotel ZaZa Museum District |Grapevine
Make plans to participate in or watch an exciting antique bottle and glass judged competition. This year, we will entertain three categories in this competition including (1) best Texas Embossed or Applied Color Label Soda Bottle, (2) best Texas Medicine (Includes bitters, cures and remedies, but does not include drug store) and (3) best Glass Insulator. Let’s see if you have a contender that can pass muster with our paneled judges! First, second and third place awards will be given. As with all FOHBC National events, security will be provided. For additional information please contact Ferdinand Meyer V. See Info Packet Competition Application for more information. Entrant registration will be at 6:00 pm in the same room. Walk-in contestants encouraged and allowed!
Fr i day 02 Au gu st 2 0 2 4 FOHBC General Membership Breakfast Meeting•Friday 02 August 2024 [7:00 to 8:30 am] Hotel ZaZa Museum District | Grapevine
The FOHBC General Membership Breakfast Meeting will occur on Friday 02 August 2024, from 7:00 to 8:30 am with the membership meeting starting at 7:30 am in the Hotel ZaZa Grapevine room on the 11th floor. Please join us for a buffet breakfast and our annual membership meeting. This event is specifically for current and paid-up FOHBC members only and will be at no cost to FOHBC member and associate member attendees. Donations accepted! We encourage you to come and be part of the FOHBC by participating in this event, our once-a-year General Membership Meeting. Get the latest news on the Federation, the Virtual Museum and our hobby. You will be able to join the FOHBC, or renew membership prior to the breakfast.
Educational Seminars•Friday 02 August 2024 [9:00 am to Noon] Hotel ZaZa Museum District | Room with a View, Grapevine
We are very fortunate to present a variety of fascinating Houston 24 Educational Seminars. We have a distinguished group of seminar presenters organized by seminar coordinator Craig Cassetta. The seminars will take place on Friday morning, August 2nd from 9:00 am to noon at the Hotel ZaZa on the 11th Floor. Listed below are the seminar topics, the presenters and the location where the seminars will take place. Any questions concerning the seminars can be directed to Alicia or any Team Houston 24 member. The Three Cobalt Blue Bitters (Michael Seeliger) [1A] , 8:00 to 9:00 am in Grapevine rooom, Collecting ACL Sodas (Mike Dickman) [1B], 8:00 to 9:00 am Room with a View, Digging in Galveston (Brandon DeWolfe)
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[2A], 9:30 to 10:30 am Grapevine room, To be Announced [2B], 9:30 to 10:30 am Room with a View, Weaponized Bottles: Fighting Witches & Demons in Colonial America (Andrew Rapoza) [3A], 11:00 to Noon, Grapevine room, To Be Announced [3B], 11:00 to Noon, Room with a View.
Houston 2024 Exposition Ribbon Cutting•Friday 02 August 2024 [12:50 pm] Hotel ZaZa Museum District | Piano Man Lounge
Come watch the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and the start of the FOHBC Houston 24 Antique Bottle & Glass Show & Sale on Friday at 12:50 pm in the Hotel ZaZa Piano Man Lounge. This event will start promptly 10 minutes before the doors open for Dealers and Early Admission and VIP attendees. Most, if not all, Houston 24 Team Members and other VIPs will be present for the cutting.
Houston 24 Dealer and Early Admission•Friday afternoon 02 August 2024 [1:00 to 5:00 pm] Hotel ZaZa Museum District | Piano Man Lounge
Early Admission is available for non-Dealers who would like the privilege of buying early from the Dealers at the FOHBC Houston 24 Antique Bottle and Glass Show & Sale. The Early Admission fee will be $100 for individuals or a family couple (including minor children). This price includes a Souvenir Program and the appropriate name tag badges required for admission to the showroom floor. Discounted cost for FOHBC Early Admission to National Conventions and Shows is another privilege of FOHBC membership. Early Admission is valid for Friday afternoon and early Saturday morning. The discounted rate for current and paid up FOHBC members is $90. If you are not a member of the FOHBC, why not join today? Early Admission attendees are considered a VIP at all Houston 24 events. FOHBC Houston 24 Antique Bottle and Glass Show & Sale Dealers and their assistants will be permitted to enter the Hotel ZaZa Phantom Ballroom, Lounge and all showrooms promptly at 1:00 pm on Friday, 02 August 2024 to allow them to arrive at their table spaces before the Early Admission–VIP group. This group will be allowed in immediately behind the Dealers (approx 1:15 pm). You must wear your Dealer or Early Admission or VIP name tag badge visibly to gain access to the showroom floor. At 5:00 pm, all persons must leave the showroom floor and the showroom will be secured and locked. On Saturday, 03 August 2024, Dealers will be allowed on the showroom floor from 7:00 am to 8:00 am. The Early Admission–VIP group will follow at 8:00 am and the General Public at 9:00 am.
Educational Displays•Friday afternoon through Sunday 02 to 04 August 2024
Public Saturday & Sunday Only
Hotel ZaZa Museum District | Napoleon and Phantom Lounge Area
The FOHBC encourages collectors to share their knowledge, enthusiasm and interests with other collectors by displaying their collections or related material. There will be no charge for exhibitor displays. Those setting up a display will be provided a free VIP Early Admission pass, which will allow full Houston 24 privileges to them, their spouse, and minor children (15 and under). Exhibitors may set up their displays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Thursday, 01 August 2024 at Hotel ZaZa and 7:00 am to Noon on Friday, 02 August 2024. Six-foot-long tables with white cloth table covers are available at no charge. Displayers must supply their own extension cords and accent lighting as power will be provided if needed, at no charge. Please visit the Displays and vote in two categories: “Best in Show” and “Most Educational.” Announcement of the winners and presentation of ribbons will occur on Sunday, 04 August at 2:00 pm prior to the Houston 24 Expo close. The voting box will be at the front FOHBC tables in the Hotel ZaZa Phantom Lounge.
Youth Activities•Friday afternoon through Sunday 02 to 04 August 2024 Hotel ZaZa Museum District | Piano Man Lounge
Public Saturday & Sunday Only
The FOHBC will provide Bottle Grab Bags for children ten and under during the VIP, Early and General Admission hours of the FOHBC Houston 24 Antique Bottle and Glass Show & Sale on Friday afternoon, 02 August through Sunday 04 August 2024. Each bag will have a locally or regionally found antique bottle. Bring your child to the front FOHBC registration desk area at the Piano Man Lounge and ask for a bottle grab bag. Limit one bottle grab bag per child. Gina Pellegrini-Ott, the FOHBC Houston 24 event photographer, in some cases, if available, will take a photograph of the child opening the bag with permission from the parent or guardian. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Let’s support the next generation of bottle collectors! Our youth activities coordinator is Bella Meyer, bella.fohbc@gmail.com The FOHBC will encourage children and young adults from ages eight on up to participate in an organized Bottle & Glass Bingo Scavenger Hunt during the VIP, Early and General Admission hours of the FOHBC Houston 24 Antique Bottle and Glass Show & Sale on Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday. The scavenger hunt organizers will prepare a Bingo card defining specific items, which the participants will seek out, without purchasing. Participants may work in small teams, although the rules will encourage individuals to participate. The goal is to find all or most of the items on the list. Please register and redeem your cards at the FOHBC tables at the Hotel ZaZa Piano Man Lounge. Our youth activities coordinator is Bella Meyer, bella.fohbc@gmail.com
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Raffles•Friday afternoon through Sunday 02 to 04 August 2024
Public Saturday & Sunday Only
Hotel ZaZa Museum District |Piano Man Lounge
There will be a series of daily raffle drawings during the FOHBC Houston 24 Antique Bottle and Glass Show & Sale hours at the FOHBC Tables at the Piano Man Lounge on Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday. One hundred dollar vouchers will be given to the lucky winners to be spent at the show. Drawing times will be Friday, on the hour from 2:00 to 5:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday, on the hour during all bottle show & sale hours. Public Saturday & Sunday Only
Houston 24 Commemorative Jug Raffles•Friday afternoon through Sunday 02 to 04 August 2024 Hotel ZaZa Museum District | Piano Man Lounge
Raffle tickets for two Jim Healy Houston 24 Commemorative Jugs will be on sale at Houston 24 Antique Bottle and Glass Show & Sale on Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday. Jim Healy, from Tribes Hill, New York, is a talented potter and restorer of old jugs. Jim has designed and made our FOHBC national convention commemorative jugs for many years. Details at the FOHBC desks located at the Piano Man Lounge. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. Public Saturday & Sunday Only
Houston 24 Commemorative Bottle Sales•Friday afternoon through Sunday 02 to 04 August 2024 Hotel ZaZa Museum District | Piano Man Lounge
An embossed cobalt blue Drakes Plantation Bitters figural cabin commemorative bottle has been commissioned to represent the FOHBC Houston 24 event. Michael Craig, from Campbell, California oversaw the mold and glass blowing. Sales will be at the front FOHBC Tables at Hotel ZaZa Piano Man Lounge during all FOHBC Houston 24 Antique Bottle and Glass Show & Sale hours. Public Saturday & Sunday Only
Virtual Museum Imaging•Friday afternoon through Sunday 02 to 04 August 2024 Hotel ZaZa Museum District | Piano Man Lounge
Alan DeMaison, one of the three founders of the FOHBC Virtual Museum and lead imager, will be set up and imaging antique bottles and glass on Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday during all FOHBC Houston 24 Antique Bottle and Glass Show & Sale hours at Hotel ZaZa Piano Lounge. Alan will do this on an appointment basis but will also consider walk-in requests if time permits. Specimens considered if they are new examples in the museum. Public Saturday & Sunday Only
FOHBC Merchandise Sales•Friday afternoon through Sunday 02 to 04 August 2024 Hotel ZaZa Museum District | Piano Man Lounge
FOHBC and Houston 24 merchandise will be sold throughout the Event. Apparel and miscellaneous items will be available at the FOHBC tables at the Piano Man Lounge. A limited run of the cobalt blue Drakes Plantation Bitters figural cabin commemorative bottles and other Event commemorative items will be for sale. Freshly printed hardbound copies of the commemorative American Antique Glass Masterpieces and Highlights from the David P. Wilber and Anthony Gugliotti Barber Bottle Collections exhibition books will be available. T-Shirts with various antique bottle and glass themes will be available in different sizes. Dress shirts with the FOHBC logo on the pocket are available in different sizes. This includes denim, cotton and polo shirts. Coffee mugs, shot and dose glasses with either the FOHBC logo, Houston 24 or Virtual Museum logo will also be available. The current issue of the FOHBC journal Antique Bottle & Glass Collector will be on sale for $7. Prior issues are $5 each. Discounts for all noted above available to FOHBC members. Various hobby books and antique bottle and glass community information will also be available.
Cocktail Mix & Mingle•Friday 02 August 2024 [6:00 to 7:30 pm] Houston Museum of Natural Science
Cash Bar
Morian Hall of Paleontology (HMNS)
Relax with your antique bottle and glass collecting friends at the Houston 24 Cocktail Reception from 6:00 to 7:30 pm before the FOHBC Dinosaurs Banquet on 02 August 2024 at the Houston Museum of Natural Science – Morian Hall of Paleontology. What better way to start an evening than to mix and mingle with dinosaurs? Two stories tall and the length of a football field, this dramatic hall will invite FOHBC guests to embark on a “Prehistoric Safari” through exhibits with 21st century interactivity. Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available for your favorite beverage. Informal banquet seating will be from 7:00 to 7:30 pm.
FOHBC Dinosaurs Banquet•Friday 02 August 2024 [7:30 to 10:00 pm] Houston Museum of Natural Science Morian Hall of Paleontology (HMNS)
Following the Cocktail Mix & Mingle, paid Banquet attendees will be seated for the FOHBC Dinosaurs Banquet within the Houston Museum of Natural Science Morian Hall of Paleontology. The program will start at 7:30 pm and conclude around 10:00 pm. You do not have to be a FOHBC member to attend, though membership is encouraged! The cost for the FOHBC Banquet is $55 per person. After seating, brief introductions and announcements will
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be made followed promptly by dinner. When coffee and dessert is served, our keynote speaker, Joel Bartsch, CEO HMNS, will speak about our great hobby and the HMNS museum. Next we will honor any new inductees into the FOHBC Hall of Fame and Honor Roll and conduct the award presentations for our FOHBC Club and Member Contests. The FOHBC will conclude the evening’s festivities with a few fun contests and a brief presentation remembering the past years. Don’t miss this event! Any questions can be directed to Alicia Booth-Wickman, Ferdinand or Elizabeth Meyer.
Banquet Keynote Speaker Joel A. Bartsch•Friday 02 August 2024 [7:30 to 10:00 pm] Houston Museum of Natural Science Morian Hall of Paleontology (HMNS)
An alumnus of Concordia University and Rice University with a BA and an MA, respectively, Joel A. Bartsch has been the president and CEO of the Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) since 2004. Immediately prior to that, the Texas native served HMNS as its curator of the Cullen Hall of Gems and Minerals, its director of earth sciences, and a project manager. In his first year as the president and CEO of HMNS, Joel restructured the organization and returned it to profitability. He subsequently spearheaded a period of significant growth that culminated in the construction of the Dan L. Duncan wing and an energy science education center. Joel collects many things as you might imagine, and one of them is early American antique bottles and glass.
S a t u rday 03 Au gu st 2 0 2 4 General Admission•Saturday 03 August 2024 [9:00 to 5:00 pm] Hotel ZaZa Phantom Ballroom and Related Showrooms
Public or General Admission to the FOHBC Houston 24 National Antique Bottle and Glass Show & Sale at Hotel ZaZa Phantom Ballroom and related showrooms will be $5 for each person whether you are a FOHBC member or not. Access for children and youths under 18-years of age is Free. All FOHBC Houston 24 components included with admission such as viewing and voting on Educational Displays, Youth Activities, Raffles, Merchandise and Virtual Museum Imaging. Shuttle Bus Service to and from the Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) (within walking distance) where this group must pay the $25 to $35 Museum admission fee to see the Houston 24 Glass Masterpieces Exhibition and the Wilber & Gugliotti Barber Bottle Collection Exhibition, along with all Museum attractions. If you are a current FOHBC member, Houston 24 VIP, Museum admission is complimentary or FREE. General Admission is invited, at no additional charge to attend the evening Cocktail Party and Texas Hold’em Antique Bottle & Glass Competition at Hotel ZaZa Grapevine room.
Bayou City Sunset Auction Preview & Auction•Saturday 03 August 2024 [5:30 to 10:00 pm]
Cash Bar
Hotel ZaZa Museum District | Grapevine
Review auction lots early from 5:30 to 7:00 before you place your bids, for the Houston 24 Bayou City Sunset Auction at Hotel ZaZa Grapevine room on the 11th floor. A live and online auction will be conducted. Online bidding will occur prior to the event. A catalog of lots will be published and distributed.
S unday 04 Au gu st 2 0 2 4 General Admission•Sunday 04 August 2024 [9:00 to 3:00 pm] Hotel ZaZa Phantom Ballroom and Related Showrooms
Public or General Admission to the FOHBC Houston 24 National Antique Bottle and Glass Show & Sale at Hotel ZaZa Phantom Ballroom and related showrooms will be $5 for each person whether you are a FOHBC member or not. Access for children and youths under 18-years of age is Free. All FOHBC Houston 24 components included with admission such as viewing and voting on Educational Displays, Youth Activities, Raffles, Merchandise and Virtual Museum Imaging.Shuttle Bus service to and from the Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) (within walking distance). HMNS museum attendees must pay the $25 to $35 Museum admission fee to see the Houston 24 Glass Masterpieces Exhibition and the Wilber & Gugliotti Barber Bottle Collection Exhibition, along with all Museum attractions. If you are a current FOHBC member, Houston 24 VIP, Museum admission is complimentary or FREE. Buying a FOHBC membership at the museum is allowed to negate Museum admission costs.
Antique Bottle and Glass Show & Sale Close•[3:00 pm]
Hotel ZaZa Museum District | Phantom Ballroom and Related Showrooms Note: The American Antique Glass Masterpieces and Wilber & Gugliotti Barber Bottle Exhibitions at the HMNS in the Brown & Hamill Galleries will remain open until 6:00 pm on Sunday, 04 August 2024 and all day Monday, 05 Aug. 2024, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
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Friday 02 August 2024 Houston 24 Cocktail Mix & Mingle•[6:00 to 7:30 pm] Houston Museum of Natural Science | Morian Hall of Paleontology Relax with your antique bottle and glass collecting friends at the Houston 24 Cocktail Reception from 6:00 to 7:30 pm before the FOHBC Dinosaurs Banquet on 02 August 2024 at the Houston Museum of Natural Science – Morian Hall of Paleontology. What better way to start an evening than to mix and mingle with dinosaurs? Two stories tall and the length of a football field, this dramatic hall will invite FOHBC guests to embark on a “Prehistoric Safari” through exhibits with 21st century interactivity. Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available for your favorite beverage. Informal banquet seating will be from 7:00 to 7:30 pm.
FOHBC Dinosaurs Banquet•[7:30 to 10:00 pm] Houston Museum of Natural Science | Morian Hall of Paleontology Following the Cocktail Reception, paid Banquet attendees will be seated for the FOHBC Dinosaurs Banquet within the Houston Museum of Natural Science Morian Hall of Paleontology. The program will start at 7:30 pm and conclude around 10:00 pm. You do not have to be a FOHBC member to attend, though membership is encouraged! The cost for the FOHBC Banquet is $55 per person. After seating, brief introductions and announcements will be made followed promptly by dinner. When coffee and dessert is served, our Keynote Speaker, Joel A. Bartsch, CEO HMNS, will speak about topics relevant to our great hobby and his museum. Next we will honor any new inductees into the FOHBC Hall of Fame and Honor Roll and conduct the award presentations for our FOHBC Club and Member Contests. The FOHBC will conclude the evening’s festivities with a few fun contests and a brief presentation remembering the past years. Don’t miss this event!
Keynote Speaker•Joel A. Bartsch, CEO, Houston Museum of Natural Science | Morian Hall of Paleontology An alumnus of Concordia University and Rice University with a BA and an MA, respectively, Joel A. Bartsch has been the president and CEO of the Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) since 2004. Immediately prior to that, the Texas native served HMNS as its curator of the Cullen Hall of Gems and Minerals, its director of earth sciences, and a project manager. In his first year as the president and CEO of HMNS, Joel restructured the organization and returned it to profitability. He subsequently spearheaded a period of significant growth that culminated in the construction of the Dan L. Duncan wing and an energy science education center. Joel collects many things as you might imagine, and one of them is early American antique bottles and glass.
TICKETS $55. Info at FOHBCmembers@gmail.com
INFORMATION
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HO U STO N 24 GENER AL INFORM AT I O N
D E ALER UNLOADING & DISPL AY S E T U P
Select highlights from the David P. Wilber and Anthony Gugliotti Barber Bottle Collections
Dealers and Displayers will be allowed to bring in sales structures and set-up (no merchandise) from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm on Thursday, 01 August 2024 and 7:00 am to Noon on Friday, 02 August 2024 (merchandise allowed and under table) at the Hotel ZaZa Phantom Ballroom. See page 31 for Hotel ZaZa plans. The Phantom Ballroom showroom area will be closed to all participants from Noon to 1:00 pm on Friday, 02 August before the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 12:50 pm. A separate sheet of instructions will be included in your Dealer Packet outlining the Hotel ZaZa unloading and loading procedure. Diagrams and maps will be included. There will be strict security at this time. We ask your cooperation during this important time so that the process can move swiftly and safely. Please check the Events Schedule for unloading times. You can place antique bottles and glass on your Dealer table(s) at 1:00 pm on Friday at Early Admission and no sooner to maintain the integrity of the paying Early Admission attendees.
S E CU RI T Y
Please note that we expect your cooperation with visibly wearing your name tag badge. The Houston Museum of Natural Science and Hotel ZaZa showroom floor including display areas is continuously monitored by surveillance personnel and equipment. Furthermore, when the Hotel ZaZa antique bottle and glass showroom is closed for the day on Friday, Saturday and early Sunday morning, no one, under any circumstances, will be allowed back into the room. Full-time security guard(s) will be stationed at the showroom area during the hours that the show is closed to the public. Security measures require that before you unload your sales materials, you must pick up your Dealer Packets as they include your name tag identification badges. Your badges must be worn in the unloading area for security reasons. Please remember that the time of highest vulnerability is during the set-up and break-down times. Even though we have implemented security procedures, your common sense and diligence is your best defense against theft.
S HU T TL E BUS SERV ICE To encourage full participation in all of the wonderful Houston 24 events, a continuous loop of pre-arranged Shuttle Bus Service will occur between the Houston Museum of Natural Science and Hotel ZaZa. Times will be on the quarter hour. The walking distance between the Museum and Hotel is pleasant along tree-lined streets but problematic with inclement weather, age, health conditions and what you are carrying back and forth. Take a healthy, pleasant walk when you can or take the shuttle. Note, the shuttle will not deviate from its route.
D E ALER TABLE INFORMATION Reservations and table locations will be available on a first received–first assigned basis. Contract and Information Packets will be available at FOHBC.org on 02 September 2023. Tables are 6 feet long. White covers will be provided. Every attempt will be made to honor table location requests. Tables will be assigned based upon the date the
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contract is received. Team Houston 24 will have final say on table assignments. The first 6 foot table will be $150. Additional tables will be available at $125 each. FOHBC members will receive a $15 discount per contract for the first table only. Up to two name-tag badges per contract will be provided (regardless of the number of tables per contract) with the exception of minor children (under 12 years of age). Please make arrangements for children’s name tags in advance. Subletting a table to another dealer or individual is prohibited. At least 95% of your sales table shall be antique bottles, jars, blown glass, insulators, stoneware, marbles, related advertising, and items to assist in the hobby. No flea-market-type items. All merchandise must be clearly priced. Reproductions, fake labels, repaired, coated, artificially colored, or irradiated glass must be clearly marked as such. Requests for refunds must be made by 15 July 2024. Refunds for circumstances outside your control, after that time, will be at the discretion of Team Houston 24 and the FOHBC. Your contract for sales tables, display reservations, early admission, and banquet reservations will be confirmed by email or USPS return mail following receipt of your contract and full payment. Full payment must be sent with your contract. There are no reservations without payment in full. Each Dealer and Assistant, if applicable, are considered a VIP for Houston 24 events. Not a member of the FOHBC? Why not join today? Early Admission attendees are considered a VIP at the HMNS VIP Exhibition Reception on Thursday, 01 August 2024.
E X H I BI TOR DISPL AYS The FOHBC and Team Houston 24 encourages collectors to share their knowledge, enthusiasm and interests with other collectors by displaying their collections or related material. There will be no charge for exhibitor displays. Those setting up a display will be provided a free Early Admission pass, which will allow full Houston 24 VIP Event privileges to them, their spouse, and minor children (15 and under). Exhibitors may set up their displays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Thursday, 01 August 2024 and 7:00 am to Noon on Friday, 02 August 2024 at Hotel ZaZa. Tables with white cloth covers are available at no charge. The displayer must supply their own extension cords and accent lighting as power will be provided if needed, at no charge. As an Exhibitor you are considered a VIP and can attend any Event noted with VIP access such as the Peachridge Glass “Glass in the Grass” (no gate charge), Houston Museum of Science Open House, Exhibition Opening, Early Admission, Cocktail Receptions and Educational Seminars.
G E NER AL P OLIC Y Dealers, Early Admission, General Admission, Displayers, Team 24 Members and Volunteer name tag badges must be worn and checked before entering any Houston 24 function. There will be no giving/sharing of name tag badges to individuals not listed on a sales table contract. Anyone found in the Museum or Hotel area without a proper badge will not be allowed to remain. The FOHBC reserves the right to refuse a sales table including assistants, early admissions, or general admissions to the Houston 24 Event at any time, for any reason. Any persons working and or helping with the Houston 24 Event will be given an official Event name tag badge. The FOHBC, Houston 24, its officers, or agents assume no liability or responsibility for any lost, stolen or damaged merchandise. Decisions concerning any circumstances not outlined in the FOHBC Houston 2024 National Antique Bottle & Glass Expo packet will be made by the Houston 24 Event Managers or Federation president. Your contract for Sales Tables, Display reservations, Early Admission, Banquet reservations, and the Souvenir Program will be confirmed by email or USPS return mail following receipt of Contract, a signed Contract Terms Sheet, and full payment. Full payment must be sent with your Contract. There are no reservations without payment. During pack up please help to keep the Houston 24 Event areas in the Houston Museum of Natural Science and Hotel ZaZa clean and orderly. We strive to leave all areas clear of trash and disorganization. Please remain set up until show close on Sunday at 3:00 pm. Please show courtesy to the public who have made plans to attend and may have come many miles to be at our show. Thank you everyone and hopefully we will see you at the next FOHBC National Event!
CO VI D-19
The FOHBC is concerned about your health and well-being. Please follow the current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidelines. Wear a mask if you prefer. Keeping distance from others is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick. Authorized COVID-19 vaccines can help protect you from COVID-19. Avoid poorly ventilated spaces. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. Cover coughs and sneezes. Clean high-touch surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks. Be alert for symptoms. Watch for fever, cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms of COVID-19. Take your temperature if symptoms develop. Follow CDC guidance if symptoms develop.
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HOUSTON 24 SOUVENIR PROGRAM
Advertise in the FOHBC Houston 2024 National Antique Bottle & Glass Exposition Souvenir Program You can convey your message in a customized format or have your business card converted to a color advertisement for as low as $35! Our FOHBC Souvenir Programs are retained by many for years and are referenced over and over to contact collectors specializing in specific items and categories. Free distribution to well over a thousand collectors and convention attendees. A significant number of Souvenir Programs end up in the hands of collectors who do not subscribe to any of the bottle magazines, allowing you to reach a whole new audience. The entire Souvenir Program will be posted on the FOHBC website, and related FaceBook pages prior to and after the Houston 24 Event reaching a much broader audience. The program will also join the FOHBC online historical archives. Assistance will be provided by the FOHBC on all Houston 24 advertising designs if requested.
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For information, or to reserve an advertisement in the program, please contact Ferdinand Meyer V, fmeyer@fmgdesign.com. You will eventually email (or mail) your art (or idea) and copy to Ferdinand, fmeyer@fmgdesign.com or Elizabeth Meyer, fohbcmembers@gmail.com, P.O. Box 1825, Brookshire, Texas 77423. *Make check payable to FOHBC. In the memo part on check note Souvenir Program Deadline for ad copy submission is 10 July 2024.
Name: Address: Address: City State Zip: Phone: E-mail:
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HO U STO N 20 2 4 CONTR AC T TE RM S (Please Print) As used herein, HOUSTON 24, EVENT or EXPOSITION or ANTIQUE BOTTLE & GLASS SHOW & SALE or SHOW shall mean the FOHBC in conjunction with the Hotel ZaZa. Houston 24 Exposition Date: Thursday 01 August through Sunday 04 August 2024. PARTIES: 1.) SUB-LESSOR: Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) 2.) SUB-LESSEE: Name: ____________________________________ (Please Print) Address: ______________________________________________ City: __________________ State: ___________ Zip: _______ Phone: ____________________ Email: ________________________
TERMS: 1. General: The acceptance of this reservation by the FOHBC is conditional upon the acceptance of the DEALER to be bound by the terms of this agreement and the terms of the agreement that FOHBC has with Hotel ZaZa for SHOW space. 2. Definitions: a) “Set-up.” Time period provided to the DEALER to unload and display wares on leased tables in preparation for the SHOW. b) “Pack-up.” Time period provided to the DEALER to remove unsold wares from the SHOW premises. It is a specific condition that DEALER may not remove such wares until 3:00 pm on Sunday, 04 August 2024. c) “Early Admission.” For an additional fee of $100, the FOHBC will allow entry of buyers on Friday when the show opens and early Saturday. This price includes a family couple (including minor children) and a Souvenir Program. 3. DEALER is solely responsible for ensuring that his or her table(s) is attended AT ALL TIMES during SHOW hours. Further, no property of the DEALER shall at any time be deemed in the care, custody or control of FOHBC or Team HOUSTON 24 or any other party other than the DEALER. DEALER MAY NOT SHARE OR FURTHER SUBLEASE ANY TABLE(S) without the Express written consent of the Team HOUSTON 24 or the FOHBC. 4. DEALER will secure any necessary permit and licenses to sell at this SHOW and the DEALER shall be solely responsible for the collection and remittance of any sales/use taxes to the proper authorities. 5. As a part of this agreement, DEALER hereby expressly assumes the responsibility for any lost, damaged, or stolen wares and DEALER expressly agrees to hold FOHBC and Team Houston 24 harmless from any such claims, however styled, and DEALER shall pay all costs and expenses incurred in connection with such claims. DEALER is strongly advised to take extraordinary precautions to secure and/or protect any valuable items from the period of set-up to pack-up. DEALER also agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless FOHBC, any individual member, or volunteers from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, liability, and expenses in connection with the loss of life, personal injury and property damages arising from any act or omission of DEALER occurring during the period in which DEALER is preparing for, participating in or concluding the event. 6. DEALER understands that due to the nature of collectibles involved, all reproduction, repaired or otherwise altered wares, must be clearly labeled, offered and/or sold as such. 7. DEALER further understands that ANY violation of this agreement by DEALER or any action(s) by DEALER that would violate the FOHBC agreement with the HOTEL ZAZA shall be cause for DEALER to be ejected from the SHOW and same will be grounds for prohibiting DEALER from participating in future SHOWS sponsored by the FOHBC. 8. DEALER agrees that FOHBC shall not be responsible for matters outside of its control and the liability of the FOHBC in any case shall be limited to the refund of any monies paid by DEALER to FOHBC for this SHOW. 9. The FOHBC reserves the right to refuse a sales table, any assistant at a sales table, early admission, or general attendance admission to the show for any reason at any time.
By execution of this agreement, the undersigned DEALER hereby certifies that they have read and agree to abide by the terms of this agreement and the OVERRIDING terms of agreement of FOHBC with Hotel ZaZa. DEALER Signature: ________________________ Printed Name: _____________________________ Date: _______________________ Return this agreement with contract on Page 24.
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HO U STO N 20 2 4 CONTR AC T (Please Print) Name: _____________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________ City: __________________________________ State: ___________ Zip: __________ Phone: ___________________________ Email:______________________ Email for assistant:____________________ Name Tag #1 (name, city, state): ______________________ Name Tag #2 (name, city, state): _____________________________ Only two (2) name tag badges will be provided per contract regardless of the number of tables per contract.
Sales Table Application The tables are 2 ½’ wide by 6’. The first table is $150. Each additional table is $125. FOHBC members will receive a $15 discount on the first table only. Table covering will be furnished at no extra cost. ______ 6’ table (first) $150 ________
______ 6’ table (additional) $125 ________
FOHBC member discount $135 first table. ______ Electricity $50 Sales Table Total $ _______________ *Make checks payable to FOHBC. In memo section on check write 2024 Houston National Sales Table(s).
FOHBC Dinosaurs Banquet Reservations The FOHBC Dinosaurs Banquet will be held on Friday, 02 August 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Houston Museum of Natural Science Morian Hall of Paleontology (HMNS). The cocktail “Mix & Mingle” is from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm in the same Hall. Reservations are required. Tickets are $55 per person. Please provide the name, city and state for each ticket for name tag purposes. Reservations $55 x ___ people = Banquet Total $ __________ Event is catered by Cafe Natalie. Dual Entrees available. Please indicate any special meal requirements.
Early Admission Early Admission is for non-dealers that would like to buy early at the show. The early admission fee will be $100 per individual or family couple (including minor children). FOHBC Members will receive a $10 discount on Early Admission. _____ Early Admission $100 ________ FOHBC Member Discount -$10 ________ Early Admission Total $ ___________
FOHBC Membership Enjoy all the benefits that membership has to offer, including the discounts for this Event. Membership also includes the FOHBC’s bi-monthly publication, Antique Bottle & Glass Collector. A $40 membership includes regular postage on magazines and a $55 membership includes First Class postage. _____ Standard Mail Membership (USA) $40 ________ _____ First Class Mail Membership (USA) $55 ________ _____ 3-Year Standard Mail Membership $110 ________ _____ Digital Membership $25
Membership Total $ ____________
Please make a separate check for membership payable to FOHBC. In memo section on check write FOHBC Membership. FOHBC VIP Reception (Note: VIP is defined as dealers, assistants, displayers, early admission, seminar presenters, speakers and approved volunteers.) I plan on attending the VIP Exhibition Opening and Reception on Thursday, 01 August 2024 (FOHBC VIP) ____YES ____ NO FOHBC General Membership Meeting Breakfast I plan on attending the FOHBC Membership Breakfast on Friday, 02 August 2024 ____YES ____ NO ALL CONTRACTS THAT INCLUDE SALES TABLES MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A SIGNED COPY OF THE “CONTRACT TERMS” (previous page). Please return signed contracts to: Edie Alucema, FOHBC, P.O. Box 1825, Brookshire, Texas 77423, edie.fohbc@gmail.com Make checks payable to FOHBC. In the memo section add Houston 24.
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E X H I BI T S – DISPL AY APPL IC AT I O N (Please Print) The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) encourages collectors to share their knowledge, enthusiasm and interests with other collectors by displaying their collections or related material. There will be no charge for exhibitor displays. Those setting up a display are considered VIPs and will be provided a free Early Admission pass, which will allow full Event privileges for them, their spouse, and minor children (15 and under). Exhibitors may set up their displays from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm on Thursday, 01 August 2024 at Hotel ZaZa, and 7:00 am to Noon on Friday, 02 August 2024. Tables with white cloth covers are available at no charge, along with two chairs. Displayers must supply their own extension cords and accent lighting. Power will be provided if needed at no additional charge.
Displayer Name: ______________________________________ Address: ____________________________________ City: _________________________________ State: ___________ Zip: ________ Phone: ___________________ Email: __________________ I will need a table space: 2 ½’ x 6’ ____ 2 ½’ x 8’ ____ other _________________________________________________ Electrical outlet needed: Yes _______ No _______ (Displayers must furnish their own extension cords and lighting) Security will be provided as outlined in General Information. Other Requests: __________________________________________________________________________ Name tag badges. Two (2) allowed (name, city, state, email address): _______________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Type of Display: __________________________________________________________________________
Terms: 1. General: The acceptance of this reservation by the FOHBC is conditional upon the acceptance of the DISPLAYER to be bound by the terms of this agreement and the terms of the agreement that FOHBC has with Hotel ZaZa for SHOW space. 2. The FOHBC and event staff will strive to utilize reasonable care throughout the execution of the Event. Security will be provided during set-up and regular show hours. Security will also be provided during closed hours. 3. As a part of this agreement, DISPLAYER hereby expressly assumes the responsibility for any lost, damaged, or stolen wares and DISPLAYER expressly agrees to hold FOHBC harmless from any such claims, however styled, and DISPLAYER shall pay all costs and expenses incurred in connection with such claims. DISPLAYER also agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless FOHBC, any individual member, or volunteer from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, liability, and expenses in connection with the loss of life, personal injury and property damages arising from any act or omission of DISPLAYER occurring during the period in which DISPLAYER is preparing for, participating in or concluding the event. By execution of this agreement, the undersigned DISPLAYER hereby certifies that they have read and agree to abide by the terms of this agreement and the OVERRIDING terms of agreement of FOHBC with Hotel ZaZa. DISPLAYER Signature: __________________________________________________ Date: _____________
Send form to: Ferdinand Meyer V, fmeyer@fmgdesign.com
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TEX AS HO LD ’EM BOT TL E & G L ASS CO M P E T I T I O N A P P LI C AT I O N (Please Print) Make plans to participate in or watch an exciting antique bottle and glass judged competition. This year, we will entertain three categories in this competition including (1) best Texas Embossed or Applied Color Label Soda Bottle, (2) best Texas Medicine (Includes bitters, cures and remedies, but does not include drug store) and (3) best Glass Insulator. Let’s see if you have a contender that can pass muster with our paneled judges! First, second and third place awards will be given. As with all FOHBC National events, security will be provided. For additional information please contact Ferdinand Meyer V. Entrant registration will be at 6:00 pm in the same room. Walk-in contestants encouraged and allowed!
Registrant Name: ______________________________________ Address: __________________________________ City: ________________________ State: _________ Zip: _______ Phone: ______________________ Email: _______________ Category: ___________________________________________________________ Description: ___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Terms: 1. The acceptance of this reservation by the FOHBC is conditional upon the acceptance of the COMPETITION PARTICIPANT to be bound by the terms of this agreement and the terms of the agreement that FOHBC has with Hotel ZaZa. 2. The FOHBC and event staff will strive to utilize reasonable care throughout the competition when handling all bottles and other collectibles entered into the competition. Security will be provided during the competition.
Thursday Evening 01 August 2024 Catered Hors d’oeuvres Cocktail Reception 6:00 to 7:00 pm Room with a View Competition: 700 to 9:00 pm Grapevine
3. As a part of this agreement, COMPETITION PARTICIPANT hereby expressly assumes the responsibility for any lost, damaged, or stolen wares and COMPETITION PARTICIPANT expressly agrees to hold FOHBC harmless from any such claims, however styled, and COMPETITION PARTICIPANT shall pay all costs and expenses incurred in connection with such claims. COMPETITION PARTICIPANT also agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless FOHBC, any individual member, or volunteer from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, liability, and expenses in connection with the loss of life, personal injury and property damages arising from any act or omission of COMPETITION PARTICIPANT occurring during the period in which COMPETITION PARTICIPANT is preparing for, participating in or concluding the Event. 4. By execution of this agreement, the undersigned COMPETITION PARTICIPANT hereby certifies that they have read and agree to abide by the terms of this agreement and the OVERRIDING terms of agreement of FOHBC with Hotel ZaZa. Signature: _______________________ Date: __________________________ Printed Name: ________________________________ Email: __________________
*Advance reservations are appreciated but not required. You may bring the filled-out form to the competition or fill one out at the competition. Please bring your bottles or glass before the event for registration.
NATIONAL ANTIQUE BOT TLE & GL ASS EXPO
Security will be provided. See Page 31 for Event Location Plan Send form to: Ferdinand Meyer V, fmeyer@fmgdesign.com
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“GLASS in the GRASS” Houston 24 Pre-Event Wednesday, 31 July 2024
[7:00 am to 1:00 pm] Brookshire, Texas (1 hour west of Houston 24 Venues) Sell antique bottles and glass and related antiques from the back of your vehicle or from under a self-provided tent at “Glass in the Grass.” Open to all antique bottle and glass dealers even if you are not setting up at Hotel ZaZa. $25 gate fee for dealer vehicles. Relax, mingle and wander under the many large pecan trees surrounding the hay field. First come-first choice in dealer location. The temperature on the lower Brazos River plains is typically pleasant during summer morning hours of the event. Buyers and visitors enter free. Dealer Vehicle Spaces $25 No Charge to Attend Gates open at 6:45 am. Event will be catered with breakfast tacos, etc.
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Restrooms
2131 Peach Ridge Road
INFORMATION FOHBC.org
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HO U STO N MUSEUM OF N ATUR A L SC I E NC E A E RI A L & P L A N
Hotel ZaZa
Houston Museum of Natural Science
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HO TEL Z AZ A PL ANS
Antique Bottle & Glass Show & Sale
Displays
FOHBC TABLES Entrance
Virtual Museum Imaging
First Floor Plan
•Texas Hold ‘Em Competition •Membership Breakfast •Seminars •Sunset Auction
11th Floor Plan Cocktail Parties
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EXHIBITION
Select highlights from the
David P. Wilber and
Anthony Gugliotti Barber Bottle Collections
HOUSTON 2024
American Antique Glass Masterpieces A major, museum exhibition showcasing the Sandor P. Fuss Collection
In conjunction with the
F O H BC 2024 H O USTON National Antique Bottle & Glass Expo 01-04 August 2024
INFO FOHBC.org
American Antique Glass Masterpieces A major, museum exhibition showcasing the Sandor P. Fuss Collection
In conjunction with the
FO H B C 2024 H O U S T O N National Antique Bottle & Glass Expo 01-04 August 2024
INFO FOHBC.org
American Antique Glass Masterpieces
A major, museum exhibition showcasing the Sandor P. Fuss Collection
In conjunction with the
F O H B C 2024 H O U S T O N National Antique Bottle & Glass Expo 01-04 August 2024
INFO FOHBC.org
Explore Portals & Passages from our Past
“King Tut’s Tomb Discovery Experience” and the “American Antique Glass Masterpieces” Exhibition
01-04 August 2024
INFORMATION
FOHBC.org