- From the mid 1930s soda bottlers from across the nation unknowingly preserved forever a piece of Americana on the painted labels of their soda bottles. Attractive graphics, limited numbers, subject matter and exquisite bottle designs all contribute to the value of Applied Color Label (ACL) soda bottles. From cowboys and Indians to bi-planes and zeppelins, many soda bottle labels represent an ...www.collectoronline.com/PSBCA/PSBCA.html