Bottle, Milk

Object number2004.7.16

Retailer Swihart Dairy

Date1948

OriginCanonsburg, PA

MediumGlass/paint

Credit LineGift of Reed Otto

DescriptionColorless glass half-pint milk bottle.Dimensions5.375 x 2.375 in. (13.7 x 6 cm)
InscriptionsBack side has red text "[image of man with glass and milk bottle] / Drink More Milk / IT'S GOOD FOR YOU".
MarksFront side has red text "Swihart [cursive] / DAIRY / CANONSBURG, PA.".

Raised text on front side has content information. '"HALF PINT LIQUID".
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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