Name/Title
Golden Eagle Diary Milk Bottle from the Alameda Dump, early 1900sEntry/Object ID
1981.267.2Description
Acc. No. 81.267.2
Subject Category: Businesses, Dairy
Date or Period: Circa early 1900's
Object: Bottle, milk
Description: Half pint milk bottle, raised lettering in circular like label stating "Golden Eagle Dairy, Bauhofer Bros. & Albert Co. Alameda, Cal." Above the label "half pint" is printed. Bottle has a protruding lip with recessed ledge for supporting paper top.
Size: 5½" tall, and base 2½ across.
History of Object: Bottle found in old dump near Bay Farm Island Bridge.
The glass has a cloudy film from being exposed to salt water. Excavated by donors.
Acquired from: Weigel Family
Date: Aug 25, 1981