I have been a casual collector of old bottles from my home town and the surrounding area for many years. Also TRPQ (tall round pyro quart) milk bottles from Indiana and all over with interesting graphics.
I recently discovered ACL bottles. Pictured is my humongous collection. My last name is...
I bought the bott;e because it was from a druggist in my home town. It is a small (3.5 inches tall) amethyst bottle named to Geo Lindgren Druggist La Porte IND. On the bottom it is marked D.P.&Co Seller states it 1890 era and hand blown. I can find nothing about the maker's mark. I'm sure I'll...
I have collected milk bottles (TRPQ) for many years but know very little about other bottles. I have a clear bottle 3.5 inches in height. On the side it is embossed D.D.D. and the bottom has 360 in a diamond shape. The 6 is somewhat larger then the 3 and the 0. Any info available? Thanks.
Hello All,
First time poster, long time milk bottle collector.I am n Northwest Indiana and collect Indiana and Michigan TRPQ and other sizes. Also any interesting pyro pictures on milk bottles.
I think this is an interesting picture as it shows a mikman between a fireman and policeman and sys...
I would call the library in Brighton N.Y. and ask to speak to the reference librarian. They may be willing to check old telephone and business directories. Also check with the city and county historical societies.
Tom