American Bottles Old And New: A Story Of The Industry In The United States (1920) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165896165)

American Bottles Old and New: A Story of the Industry in the United States (1920) is a historical book written by William Spooner Walbridge. The book provides a comprehensive account of the American bottle industry, from its early beginnings to the modern era of the early 20th century.The author traces the evolution of the bottle industry in America, starting with the early glassblowers who created crude bottles by hand. He then goes on to describe the various innovations and improvements that were made over the years, including the introduction of machine-made bottles, the use of new materials such as plastic and metal, and the development of new bottle shapes and sizes.The book also explores the various uses of bottles in American society, from storing and transporting liquids to serving as decorative objects. The author covers a wide range of topics related to the bottle industry, including the history of specific bottle manufacturers, the role of advertising in promoting bottles, and the impact of government regulations on the industry.Overall, American Bottles Old and New provides a fascinating look at the history of the American bottle industry, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American manufacturing and consumer culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Spooner Walbridge
ISBN-10: 1165896168
ISBN-13: 9781165896165
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 116
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.36lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.24d