2018.018.161 [Bottle]

This is a milk bottle used and produced by the Borden Dairy Company, which was started by Gail Borden under the name of the New York Condensed Milk company in the 1850s. Borden had originally created an effective method of creating sweetened condensed milk, a process which he used to form the basis of his business in New York and Houston. After his death, the company name was changed to the Bordon Dairy Co. The method for producing sweetened condensed milk patented by Bordon meant that consumers could keep milk fresh and uncontaminated longer, with a much higher level of purity and sanitation than before. It also meant that the condensed milk could be refrigerated, which greatly extended the shelf life of milk, thereby increasing its economic value for the average consumer. This content can be used with the following standards: SS 4.25: Technological Changes SS 4.26: Changes to Agriculture The story of Gail Borden and his process for creating refined sweetened condensed milk can be used to educate students on how processes for refining agricultural dairy products became more available and economically feasible for consumers during the late 19th century. The process used by Borden also increased the sanitation and cleanliness of dairy products, which impacted the agricultural landscape in a variety of ways. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item for any copyright restrictions.