Bottle, Milk

Object number2004.7.38

Retailer Isaly's Dairy Companies

Date1954

MediumGlass/paint

Credit LineGift of Reed Otto

DescriptionBrown glass one-quart milk bottle.Dimensions8.75 x 3.25 x 3.25 in. (22.2 x 8.3 x 8.3 cm)
MarksFront of bottle has white text "Isaly's [cursive] / PASTEURIZED / [2 horizontal lines] / De-fatted [cursive] / Milk [cursive] / [2 horizontal lines] / HOMOGENIZED / FORTIFIED / WITH 200 U.S.P. UNITS / NATURAL VITAMIN A AND 400 / U.S.P. UNITS NATURAL VITAMIN D / PER QUART".
Additional lettering on three other sides.
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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