OLYMPIA BREWING CO. PRINTER’S PROOF.

OLYMPIA BREWING CO. PRINTER’S PROOF. This rare chromolithograph represents a pivotal point in the history of the Olympia Brewing Co. The brewery was originally founded as the “Capital Brewing Co.” in 1896 by Leopold F. Schmidt on the banks of the Deschutes River in Tumwater, WA. The brewery changed its name to the “Olympia Brewing Co.” in 1902 when it began using the slogan “It’s The Water”, to emphasize the quality of their beer due to the purity of water used to brew it. A production tray with this design is not known, but one very similar is. It has a green background, a slightly different lettering style, and includes the slogan “It’s The Water” just below the word “Tumwater”. It’s possible that this proof image was produced in 1902 for approval by Leopold Schmidt, and was subsequently modified into the production tray known to have been produced at that time. Chas. W. Shonk Co. Litho, Chicago. SIZE: Sight size 12-1/4” dia. in frame. CONDITION: Near excellent. 1-10422 (500-700)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3539	$230.00	OLYMPIA BREWING CO. PRINTER’S PROOF. This rare chromolithograph represents a pivotal point in the history of the Olympia Brewing Co. The brewery was originally founded as the “Capital Brewing Co.” in 1896 by Leopold F. Schmidt on the banks of the Deschutes River in Tumwater, WA. The brewery changed its name to the “Olympia Brewing Co.” in 1902 when it began using the slogan “It’s The Water”, to emphasize the quality of their beer due to the purity of water used to brew it. A production tray with this design is not known, but one very similar is. It has a green background, a slightly different lettering style, and includes the slogan “It’s The Water” just below the word “Tumwater”. It’s possible that this proof image was produced in 1902 for approval by Leopold Schmidt, and was subsequently modified into the production tray known to have been produced at that time. Chas. W. Shonk Co. Litho, Chicago. SIZE: Sight size 12-1/4” dia. in frame. CONDITION: Near excellent. 1-10422 (500-700) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2010 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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