Name/Title
Western Dairy Co. Milk Bottle from the Alameda Dump, Ca. 1920Entry/Object ID
1981.267.11Description
Acc. No. 81.267.11
Subject Category: Businesses, Dairy
Date or Period: Circa 1920
Object: Bottle, milk
Description:
Pint milk bottle, raised lettering in circular like label stating "Western Dairy Co, Alameda, Cal", and trademark of a large letter w stamped over a D, & c, o. Western Dairy Co., is also stamped in raised letters on the bottom of the bottle. One pint is printed above the label. The bottle has a protruding lip with recessed ledge for supporting paper top.
Size: 7½" tall, and base 3" 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
