Got milk bottles? You might want to keep them
Glass milk bottles have become scarce, and collectors have begun to take notice. Written By: Sandy Erdman | × June was first designated Dairy Month in 1937 as a way to help distribute extra milk. Now, years later, the tradition continues at county fairs and bottle shows, where collectors show off their collections. In 1884, Dr. Harvey D. Thatcher, from Potsdam, N.Y., patented the early milk bottle. Milk soon was sealed in paper-capped glass bottles delivered to homes and businesses across the country. A collection of milk bottles at New Generations of Harmony. (Contributed photo) Bottles m...
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