Bottle, Milk
Object number2011.28.1
Retailer
Rieck Dairy Company
Manufacturer
J.T. & A. Hamilton Company
Datec. 1920
Mediumglass
Credit LineGift of Jerry A. Sambol
DescriptionColorless glass milk bottle. Embossed maker and retailer text on body.Dimensions7.25 x 2.875 x 9.75 in. (18.4 x 7.3 x 24.8 cm)MarksEmbossed text: "LIQ. / 1PT. / RIECK'S / PURE / MILK & CREAM / REGISTERED".
On opposite side, on bottom edge: "J.T.&A.H.Co."
Embossed text on base "R" with "C / O" to extreme right.
Historical NotesBottle from the Rieck Company. Rieck Company was started in the South Side and grew through a series of merges into the Kraft Heinz Company. This company demonstrates entrepreneurial success in western Pennsylvania and is representative of the corporations that added to the development of the city.
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