Name/Title
Western Dairy Co. Quart Milk Bottle from the Alameda Dump, Ca. 1920Entry/Object ID
1981.267.12Description
Acc. No. 81.267.12
Subject Category: Businesses, Dairy
Date or Period: Circa 1920
Object: Bottle, milk
Description: Quart milk bottle, raised lettering in circular-like label stating "Western Dairy Co, Alameda" and trademark of a large letter W stamped over a D, & Co. On the base of the bottle is the manufacturer's stamp "delaval"
The bottle has a protruding lip with recessed ledge for supporting paper top.
Size: 9½" tall, 3½" across base.
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
