Golden Eagle Swiss Dairy Milk Bottle from the Alameda Dump, 1900s

Name/Title

Golden Eagle Swiss Dairy Milk Bottle from the Alameda Dump, 1900s

Entry/Object ID

1981.267.9

Description

Acc. No. 81.267.9 Subject Category: Businesses, Dairy Date or Period: Circa 1900's Object: Bottle, milk Description: Half pint milk bottle, raised lettering in circular-like label stating "Golden Eagle Swiss Dairy, 2521 Lincoln Ave., Alameda", and above this label "half pint". 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