Genuine Belfast / Ginger Ale / G.D. Dow’s & Co / Boston Glass Bas Kuiper Collection

Bas Kuiper Collection

Circa 1930-1944

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Glen of the Pools in Winter

Charles A Vanderhoof

Genuine Belfast / Ginger Ale / G.D. Dow’s & Co / Boston Glass Bas Kuiper CollectionGustavus D. Dows of Lowell, Massachusetts was the first person to bring Ginger Ale to the United States (back in 1861). Genuine Belfast Ginger Ale G. D. Dows & Co Boston The bottle has a round bottom. Many collectors will tell you their own opinion on the purpose of the round bottom. Some say because the bottles were used to help with the buoyancy inside the hull of ships. Others say the round bottom acts as a marketing ploy once the bottle is open..