Golden Eagle Diary Milk Bottle from the Alameda Dump, early 1900s

Name/Title

Golden Eagle Diary Milk Bottle from the Alameda Dump, early 1900s

Entry/Object ID

1981.267.2

Description

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