I found these milk bottle tops in my grandmother's collection of stamps, first day covers, post cards & bicentennial memorabilia. I think they are neat & thought I would share for those people like my mom who actually remember these. But also for people like me & my daughter who have never seen them.
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| Milk bottle tabs- 1700s |
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| Milk bottle tabs- 1800s |
Of course, my favorite one is the 1920 Women's Suffrage Amendment tab below. I have no idea what local dairies might have issued these. Any one out there remember?
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| Milk bottle tabs- 1900s |
More on the history of milk in glass bottles.
Wonderful collection of milk tops. I do just barely remember those milk jars. I think most areas had their very own dairy that would have supplied milk to the surrounding area. I still remember my grandmother getting milk and cream delivered. We lived in the country and a truck would come once a week.
ReplyDeleteThere were quite a few dairy farms in the area. Just a few left now, but one has started doing home milk delivery again! http://www.kingbrothersdairy.com/home.php
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