The Thatcher Manufacturing Company in Potsdam

The Thatcher Manufacturing Co. primarily produced milk bottles with tops after local inventor, physician and pharmacist Hervey Thatcher became concerned by the public health risks stemming from the delivery and consumption of un-bottled milk. Thatcher is credited with inventing the milk bottle. He also made and sold butter color. 1900- 1910. Potsdam, NY.

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