1879 (Wired): Milk is sold in glass bottles for the first time in the United States. It’s a clear improvement in hygiene and convenience.
Until that time, people bought milk as a bulk item, with the seller dispensing milk out of a keg or bucket into whatever jugs, pails or other containers the customers brought. That practice left a lot to be desired on the cleanliness front. Continued
Photo: Library of Congess
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