Crate
Object number2007.128.2
Manufacturer
Cesco Container Company
Date1940-1970
Possible OriginNew York, NY
Possible OriginNorthampton, MA
MediumWood; metal; paint
Credit LineGift of Sondra Otto Lockard
DescriptionRectangular wooden crate with metal clamps along edges. In red paint, on widest sides is company and product information in circular design. On sides is company name. Embossed vertically on each side of vertical metal clamps is company/product name. Red labels inside widest sides of object, inside a larger C. One oval handle opening on each side; six circular holes in base.Dimensions10.625 x 16 x 13 in. (27 x 40.6 x 33 cm)InscriptionsOTTO MILK CO.
In red paint, on widest sides, "OTTO / CREAM THRU / MILK" in circular design.
On sides, "OTTO MILK CO." Embossed vertically on each side of vertical metal clamps, "OTTO MILK".
Red labels inside widest sides of object, inside a larger C.
Marks"[image of person in delivery hat] CESCO / CONTAINER / COMPANY / NEW YORK, N.Y. / NORTHAMPTON, MASS. / 12-58".
Historical NotesA wooden crate advertising Otto Dairy of Pittsburgh. The item was purchased by donor Sondra Otto Lockard, who believes she may be a distant relative of the founding family of Otto Dairy.
Related institution
Otto Milk Company
Related person
Reed Otto
On View
On view
c. 1773
c. 1917
1997
Gentile