Name/Title
Western Dairy Co. Milk Bottle from the Alameda Dump, Ca. 1920Entry/Object ID
1981.267.10Description
Acc. No. 81.267.10
Subject Category: Businesses, Dairy
Date or Period: Circa 1920
Object: Bottle, milk
Description: Half pint milk bottle, raised lettering in circular-like label stating "Western Dairy Co, 1411 Park St., Alameda, Cal", and above this label "half pint". The bottle has turned a lavender shade. 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
