Sapulpa Showcase (March 2023)

March’s “Artifact of the Month” are the Visible Glass Mailboxes.These glass mailboxes were  produced by Liberty Glass Co. Liberty Glass Factory made more commercial ware items, like milk bottles, Pepsi bottles, beer bottles, and even glass mailboxes. Why would they make glass mailboxes? Seems a little dangerous when we think about modern society. Or was it just easier so that people can see if they have mail before opening the slot? In a sense, it was an “essential” item, for these were made during war time, like World War I and II. During these times, there was a shortage of rubber, coffee, and metal. So, Liberty Glass said, we’ll make everything out of glass; and they did.
“To conserve vital metals for defense. Vital metals are essential in the production of airplanes, tanks, guns, trucks, and ships for our National Victory Effort…We are proud of the part Liberty Glass Co. is able to play in the conservation of these precious metals, through the manufacture of successful and highly efficient substitutes made of glass. In 1941, Liberty Glass manufactured more than 25,000 Visible Glass Mail Boxes…”

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