Carton

Object number2006.95.5

Manufacturer Otto's Suburban Dairy

Manufacturer International Paper Company

Datec. 1970

OriginPittsburgh, PA

OriginNew York, NY

MediumHard cardboard; Wax coating

Credit LineGift of Reed Otto

DescriptionStandard, unopened 3% milk carton. Hard cardboard, beige, with waxy coating. Rectangular shape, comes to a sealed point at top. Printed colors of blue and dark and light green. Front side has a teardrop motif five times vertically down proper right, alternating in green colors. Proper left side of entire carton has teardrop motif vertically five times proper left. Back side of carton has teardrop motif on proper right, vertically, alternating in green. All sides have maker and product information. Dimensions9.5 x 3.75 in. (24.1 x 9.5 cm)
MarksProper left in blue; beige words read: "GUARANTEE / This product is unconditionally guaran- / teed. If you are not completely satisfied, / full purchase price will be refunded to / you. / Otto Milk Company / 2400 Smallman Street / Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222 / 281-5900". Top indented tuck flap reads: "Thanks from OTTO / PUSH UP HERE [printed twice] / PURE-PAK [registered trademark symbol] / TO OPEN [arrows to the right and left]".

Proper left side of entire carton: " "Budget Saver." / 3% / NON DAIRY PRODUCT / VITAMIN A & D / PASTEURIZED/HOMOGENIZED / Ingredients: Water, Vegetable Fat, Milk / Solids not fat, Polysorb 60, Carrageenin, / Artificial Color and Flavor, 2000 U.S.P. / Units Vitamin A, Palmitate, 40 U.S.P. / Units Vitamin D (Activated Ergosterol), / Per Quart Contains 3% of edible fats / or oils. / ARTIFICIALLY COLORED AND FLAVORED. / OTTO MILK COMPANY / OTTO SUBURBAN DAIRY / PITTSBURGH, PA. 15222 / 54 FL. OZ. (ONE HALF GALLON)".

Proper Right side of entire carton: Same as proper left, except the proper sides of the motif and words placements are reversed.

Back Side of Carton: "A nutritious "Non Dairy Product" / scientifically blended under strict, / rigid, health standards equal to the / processing methods used for milk. / Refrigerate and use just as any / other Dairy Product. / 3%". A green hand holds the "3%" between pointer and thumb.

Inside indentation reads: "Open Other Side / 60-381-A01 / 60-381-A01 / 1 2 / SEALED / PATENTS / ISSUED AND PENDING / BLANKS made under license from / EX-CELL-O CORPORATION by / [symbol] INTERNATIONAL PAPER / SINGLE SERVICE DIV., NEW YORK, N.Y. 10017".

"International Paper, New York, N.Y." Symbol: half arrow, encircled.
Historical NotesAccording to Mr. Otto: Otto 3% Milk was only on the market for about four months in the early 1970s. Unfortunately, it did not sell well and was soon pulled from the product line.

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