Odd Squeeze ?

[Sam_MaineBottles]

I have a 1956 7 oz. ACL Squeeze bottle from Squeeze Bottling Works in Houlton, ME. The ACL colors are yellow and black. Is this color combo common? I thought Squeeze bottles were usually black and white ACL or maybe yellow and white (I have a 12 oz. green bottle from the same company in black and white). Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks - Sam

 

[OsiaBoyce]

I've never seen the y&b. I've seen red&white-orange and black-orange and red and red,white and black- some w/ hearts and allways in a clear bottle.We/I'd like to see the green bottle.

 

[cc6pack]

Sam

This site shows clear and green bottles with a wide range of ACL colors

http://www.gono.com/museum2003/paintedlbottles/painteds4.htm

 

[acls]

Hey Sam. I collect all sorts of ACLs, but the Squeeze bottles are one of my favorites. The yellow and black ACL version was only found in Maine. I have seen versions from both Houlton and Dexter. The price for this color combo can bring anywhere from $30-$100. At least that is what i have seen them go for on ebay.

I would like to see a pic of the b/w green glass 12 ouncer you have (hint hint). I have a 7oz b/w-green glass from Maine, but have never seen the 12 ounce version. I'd pay good money for a 12 ouncer if you find another.

 

[Sam_MaineBottles]

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Thanks for your info on the Squeeze bottle - I appreciate it.

Squeeze is a great ACL, that pic of the two kids sitting side by side is a classic.

I'm glad we're having this discussion on Squeeze bottles, I went out to the garage to get my green 12 oz. bottle to take a pic only to find that it was actually a 7 oz. I was at a fellow collector's house a few weeks ago and he's selling off most of his bottle collectionn, he had a green 12 oz. but I told him I was all set, thinking mine was the same size. I thought it was a little pricey as well at $50 but guess I better pick it up after all (you'll be first in line acls if I do find another).

Actually the 28 oz. bottle in the pic below is my favorite, also from Houlton, ME. The black/white one is from Gardiner, ME.

acls, could you check on your Dexter Squeeze for me? I don't even have any of the bottlers from that town as bottling Squeeze.

Attached is my Squeeze group shot.

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Author of 'Maine Bottlers and Their Bottles, 1840-1980'

 

[Sam_MaineBottles]

Here's a close up of the 28 oz. front pic.

 

[Sam_MaineBottles]

and the front shoulder

 

[acls]

Awsome pics Sam. That quart is killer!

I just sent you an e-mail about the Dexter, ME Squeeze..

 

[Sam_MaineBottles]

I finally got the 12 oz. green Squeeze from Houlton, ME – it’s pictured here with the 7 oz. bottle. The odd Squeeze family from Maine is now complete – but wait, now there’s a green with yellow ACL on ebay now, another variant! It’s what makes bottle collecting an interesting and on-going quest – something new keeps popping up.
-Sam

 

[idigjars]

Congrats on your new bottle Sam. Good luck bidding on the yellow/green example on ebay also. Paul