1931 Par-T-Pak Ginger Ale with Label

[ACLbottles]

I recently picked up this unembossed Par-T-Pak Ginger Ale bottle, and I can't find much about it. I realize that because it has a paper label only and no embossing to distinguish it from other similar bottles, not many may be around, but I wanted to post it here and see if anyone has ever seen one. It's dated 1931 on the base, which seems like a really old bottle from this company. Does anyone know when Par-T-Pak was first bottled? Most of the earliest Par-T-Paks that I've seen are quart-sized, but this is a 12 oz size. I was able to find a picture of a quart sized bottle with a very similar label, but not quite the same. So... has anybody ever seen one?[attachment=IMG_1751.JPG] [attachment=IMG_1753.JPG] [attachment=IMG_1761.JPG]

 

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A couple more. I forgot to mention that in the bottom right corner, it says Columbus, Georgia.[attachment=IMG_1765.JPG] [attachment=IMG_1799.JPG]

 

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Here's the similar quart bottle. Sorry about the small picture.[attachment=untitled.png]

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

ACLbottles I just now came across this thread and haven't had time to do any research, but based on memory I believe PAR-T-PAK was first introduced in 1932. So I am a little confused about the 1931 date. It's possible the solo number 1 is for 1941 and not 1931. As you probably know, the bottle was made by the Owens-Illinois Glass Company and that the number 14 represents their plant in Brighton, New Jersey which (according to most charts) opened in 1930. So the plant number fits, but I'm still not sure about the 1 for 1931, especially if my memory serves me correctly and PAR-T-PAK was introduced in 1932. All things considered, I suppose the bottle could have been made in 1931 but not distributed until 1932. Of course, this all hinges on when PAR-T-PAK was actually introduced. Once these dating uncertainties are accurately established, it could turn out that you found one of the first PAT-T-PAK bottles ever made.

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

Here's one of the Owens-Illinois charts I was referring to so as to help establish the 1930 date for their plant number 14 in Brighton, New Jersey.

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

The information on this link indicates the name PAR-T-PAK was ... First used in December of 1931Filed in December of 1935Registered in November of 1936 http://trademarks.justia.com/713/72/par-t-pak-71372985.html ( I'm beginning think you found a first-ever PAR-T-PAK bottle )

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

P.S. I just realized your bottle has the words "TRADE MARK" on the label, which could change things. Question: Were manufacturers allowed to use the words TRADE MARK before the brand was offically filed and legally registered?

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

Based on some preliminary research findings, it appears that manufacturers were not allowed to use the word(s) TRADE MARK/TRADEMARK until their product or service was legally filed and registered with the U.S. Trademark Office first. If this is in fact true, and the 1935-1936 dates for when PAR-T-PAK was filed and registered are accurate, then it leads me to believe the bottle in question was produced after 1936. Which in turn suggest the single-digit 1 is for 1941 and not 1931. I admit this information is not proof-positive as to the bottle's production date, but I do believe it is sufficient enough to warrant additional research.

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

This is the earliest Ad I can find for PAR-T-PAK Ginger Ale ... ( Quart Bottle ) From ... The Bee ~ Danville, Virginia ~ October 21, 1932

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

This is the earliest Ad I can find for PAR-T-PAK Ginger Ale that mentions a 12 Ounce bottle ... From ... The Evening Independent ~ Massillon, Ohio ~ May 27, 1937