Bottle, Milk

Object number2004.7.24

Date1956

MediumGlass/paint/plastic

Credit LineGift of Reed Otto

DescriptionColorless glass one-quart milk bottle.Dimensions8.75 x 3.25 x 3.25 in. (22.2 x 8.3 x 8.3 cm)
MarksGreen text in two places near mouth of bottle "Carl [cursive] / Colteryahn [cursive] / Dairy [cursive] / TU. 1-1408".

Front of bottle has red text "Churn-fresh / [registered trademark logo] / BUTTERMILK / [image of a butterchurn with the following lettering over the image:] TRY A / QUART / THEN / BUY THE / MONEY SAVING / 1/2 GALLON / [following lettering is below the image] DIAL TU. 1-1408".

Additional text on the other three sides.

White plastic lid has red text "OTTO'S / SUBURBAN / DAIRY / PHONE / 281-5900".
Historical NotesMilk bottle collection belonged to Reed Otto.

Previous owner Reed Otto

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