Name/Title
Western Dairy Co. Cream Bottle from the Alameda Dump, Ca. 1920Entry/Object ID
1981.267.18Description
Acc. No. 81.267.18
Subject Category: Businesses, Dairy
Date or Period: Circa 1920
Object: Bottle,--cream
Description: Cream bottle, raised lettering in circular-like label stating "Western Dairy Co, Alameda, Cal", and trade mark of a large letter "W" with a letter "D" impressed over it, and Co, added. The bottle has a protruding lip with recessed ledge for supporting paper top.
Size: 3 3/4" tall, and base 2¼" 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
