Name/Title
Western Dairy Co. Cream Bottle from the Alameda Dump, Ca. 1920Entry/Object ID
1981.267.1Description
Acc. No. 81.267.1
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., 1414 Park St., Alameda, Cal." Bottle has a protruding lip with recessed ledge for supporting paper top. Originally a clear glass, it has turned lavender.
Size: 4¼" 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
