RARE Antique‎ Thatcher Glass Co 1914 Milk Bottle 1 QT Verbo Sealed Date Embossed

This is a rare antique milk bottle manufactured by the Thatcher Glass Manufacturing Co. in 1914. The bottle has a volume of 1 quart and is clear in color. The date 1-11-14 refers to January 11, 1914, which is not the production date of the bottle, but rather a standardized date used by the Thatcher Glass Manufacturing Company on their milk bottles. Thatcher Glass Manufacturing Company, which operated from 1905 to 1985, used this date to meet the requirements of multiple states for milk bottle sealing regulations. The "VERBOSEALED" embossing indicates the type of sealing mechanism used for the bottle. These bottles were commonly used for milk distribution in the early 20th century before being largely replaced by paper cartons and plastic containers in the mid-20th century The bottle is a great addition to any collection of antique bottles and is a unique piece of American history from the early 20th century.