Original Pepsi Store – Oil Painting
$245.00
This original oil painting is a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of Pepsi Cola and New Bern, North Carolina.
Item Details
This original oil painting depicts the historic corner drug store in New Bern, North Carolina, where Caleb Bradham invented Pepsi Cola in 1893. The store, now a soda fountain and souvenir shop, is beautifully captured in oil on a 9 x 12 x 1 3/4 cradled panel.
The artist, Janet Francoeur, has skillfully rendered the scene, transporting you to a bygone era. The painting is a unique piece of history, commemorating the birthplace of one of the world’s most iconic brands.
Historical Background:
- Caleb Bradham, born in Chinquapin, NC in 1867, invented Pepsi Cola at this very location.
- Bradham graduated from UNC at Chapel Hill and attended the University of Maryland School of Medicine before dropping out to teach school and eventually open his own drug store in New Bern.
- In 1893, Bradham created the recipe for Pepsi Cola, which would go on to become a beloved global brand.
