Bottle, Milk
Object number2004.7.31
Retailer
Du Bois Dairy Company
Date1925
OriginDu Bois, PA
MediumGlass/Paper
Credit LineGift of Reed Otto
DescriptionColorless glass one-quart milk bottle with lid.Dimensions8.625 in. (21.9 cm)InscriptionsOn front and back of bottle neck in orange text is "It Whips".
On a red sticker on bottom front is "1925".
On an orange panel is black text "THIS IS THE WAY TO / WIN A RACE- / DRINK PLENTY OF MILK / TO SET THE PACE".
MarksOn orange panel on body, in black text is "DU BOIS / DAIRY COMPANY / DU BOIS, PA".
Historical NotesMilk bottle collection belonged to Reed Otto.Label TextMany local dairies are represented by this display of glass milk bottles from the Otto Suburban Dairy collection.
Previous owner
Reed Otto
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