shadeone
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According to some sites I have found, Kool Aid was at one time bottled in glass bottles with carbonation and sold as a soda. The few sites that even mention this say it was from the 30s to the "late 50s". I was hoping you guys could find more info, ads, etc. Here's everything I have collected so far. Anything else is greatly appreciated!
1947 - Nicklin Bottling Company, Kalamazoo, MI:
1950s - Nicklin Bottling Company, Kalamazoo, MI:
As far as I know the patent for the first bottle was applied for in 1940:
The embossed deco-style bottle:
I don't know when the change to ACL happened but this one is dated 1947:
ACL design change in 1948:
There was also a 32oz bottle in 1948:
Carriers:
Crates:
1947 - Nicklin Bottling Company, Kalamazoo, MI:
1950s - Nicklin Bottling Company, Kalamazoo, MI:
As far as I know the patent for the first bottle was applied for in 1940:
The embossed deco-style bottle:
I don't know when the change to ACL happened but this one is dated 1947:
ACL design change in 1948:
There was also a 32oz bottle in 1948:
Carriers:
Crates: