e are so excited that you are a Dr Pepper collector! Below are the questions we are most frequently asked either by collectors or by people who have found a Dr Pepper object. If your question is not answered here, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page, or email us at collections@drpeppermuseum.com.
How old is my Dr Pepper object?
Dr Pepper is unique in that the logos and slogans that are used on merchandise changes completely almost every decade. This makes it very easy for us to date Dr Pepper objects! Below are some general guidelines to help you date your Dr Pepper object, and for more detailed information please email us at collections@drpeppermuseum.com.
1885 to mid 1890s
Dr. Pepper’s Phos-Ferrates and the wheat and iron logo was used from 1885 until the mid 1890’s. It is one of the earliest logos/slogans Dr Pepper used. |
1960s
The bounced “p” logo came about in the 1960’s. It is given this name because the third “p” is slightly raised above the other letters. |
1890s to 1910s
The King of Beverages logo dates from the late 1800’s to the 1910’s. The first embossed glass bottles has this logo on them. |
1970s
I’m a Pepper is an all-time favorite of Dr Pepper lovers, and was introduced in the 1970’s. One of the most common questions we get is “Who is the guy who sings the I’m a Pepper song?” The answer is David Naughton! |
1920s to 1940s
Good for Life began in the 1920’s and was used until the late 1940’s. There are several variations of this logo, and it is usually in conjunction with the 10-2-4 logo. |
1980s
The Oval Stripe logo defines Dr Pepper in the 1980’s. The oval in the upper left corner was used in the 1970’s, and because of its popularity they were not ready to let it go at the dawning of the 80’s. |
1923
10-2-4 was introduced in 1923, and was usually associated with an image of Old Doc in the earlier years. 10-2-4 is the only Dr Pepper slogan to be in continuous use for 5 decades. |
1990s
The Slash logo got Dr Pepper through the 1990’s and into the new century. It is a modernistic take on the 80’s slant! |
1950s
In the 1950’s the period after the “r” in Dr was dropped because of this typeface. Because of the way the “r” is done, they thought it would look like there was a colon instead of a period. The period has never been added back in. |
2000s
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Would the Museum be interested in purchasing my collection?
Thank you for thinking of the Dr Pepper Museum as a place for your collection! The Museum has a wide variety of Dr Pepper items. We have many bottles, crates and original signs. As for buying the collection, we are a small non-profit 501(c)3 run by a board of directors and we do not have a designated acquisitions budget. The museum relies mainly on donations. Our collection policy is to collect two of an item. If a person wishes to donate his or her collection and the museum already has the same items, it will be put into consignment where it will be sold through the gift shop. The money made is returned to the Collections Department for the use of preservation and conservation. This is to try to cut down on space restrictions and conservation/preservation costs. Museums are forever running out of space!!! We are in the middle of a project to expand our storage space. Currently we store our collection in four different locations. If you want to sell the collection, I would suggest trying E-Bay or get in touch with another Dr Pepper collector. For information on how to contact a Dr Pepper collector, please contact us at collections@drpeppermuseum.com.
What is the value of my Dr Pepper object?
We are unable to estimate the value of Dr Pepper memorabilia. Because we are a non-profit organization, the IRS does not allow the Museum to appraise anything that is related to our collection. We must get an outside appraiser. I would suggest that you look on an on-line auction company, like www.ebay.com, for an estimated value of the bottle. Another option would be to contact a Dr Pepper Collector. For information on how to contact a Dr Pepper collector, please contact us at collections@drpeppermuseum.com.
Can I donate an item(s) to the Dr Pepper Museum?
Thank you for thinking of the museum as a place for your object! In order to decide whether or not to keep the item(s), you will need to send a digital picture or a detailed description to collections@drpeppermuseum.com so we can determine whether or not we already have the item(s) in the collection. Our collection policy is to collect two of an item. This is to try to cut down on space restrictions and conservation/preservation costs. (Museums are forever running out of space!!!) We do have a wide variety of collections, so there is a good possibility we may already have two of what you have. If you would still like to donate your collection, feel free! Thank you so much for thinking of the museum for your collection! We wouldn't have anything in our museum if it weren't for people like you. Thanks again.
Is there prune juice in Dr Pepper?
There is no prune juice (or ever was) in Dr Pepper. We believe the rumor was started by a comment by Bob Hope when he was visiting the Waco area at one time. According to Dr Pepper/Seven-Up Headquarters: Dr Pepper is a unique blend of natural and artificial flavors; it does not contain prune juice. http://www.dpsu.com/faq.html#prune