job—but is far too small to comfortably hold the bottle.
For years, people have wondered about it. Is it decorative? Was it once functional? Is it just a quirky piece of old-fashioned packaging that somehow survived?
Well, the story is surprisingly charming.
And here’s the part I love: the tiny handle isn’t simply a leftover from some ancient maple syrup jug design. The history of the familiar glass syrup bottle is much more specific—and much more fascinating.
So grab your pancakes, pour yourself a little extra syrup, and let’s take
