Bottle, Milk

Object number2004.7.37

Retailer Otto Milk Company

Date1965

OriginConnellsville, PA

MediumGlass/paint/plastic

Credit LineGift of Reed Otto

DescriptionClear glass one-quart milk bottle.Dimensions8.875 x 3.25 x 3.25 in. (22.5 x 8.3 x 8.3 cm)
MarksFront of bottle has orange text "Quality / DAIRY CO. / CONNELSVILLE / PA.".

Back of bottle has orange text "[image of a cow and a milkman] / FROM EARLY MORN / 'TILL LATE AT NIGHT / WE WORK TOGETHER / WITH ALL OUR MIGHT / TO GIVE YOU A / PRODUCT RICH & PURE / AND IT'S THE BEST / YOU CAN BE SURE ! / QUALITY DAIRY".

Lid has red text "OTTO'S SUBURBAN DAIRY / UNIFORMITY OF QUALITY / and FLAVOR / UNCONDITIONALLY / GUARANTEED / PHONE / POPULAR 6-6444".
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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