Bottle, Milk

Object number2002.10.1

Manufacturer J.T. & A Hamilton Glass Company, c.1881-1943

Retailer Harmony Creamery Company

Datec. 1914

OriginPittsburgh, PA

Mediumglass

Credit LineGift of Robert O. Stakeley

DescriptionHeavyweight colorless glass one-quart size milk bottle.Dimensions9.625 x 3.5 x 3.5 in. (24.4 x 8.9 x 8.9 cm)
MarksEmbossed text on front of bottle "HARMONY CREAMERY CO. QUALITY-SUPREME MILK and CREAM PITTSBURGH, PA."

Large embossed "X" on base of bottle.

"JT & H 14" in embossed lettering along bottom edge at back of bottle.

Embossed monogram "HC Co." on reverse shoulder.

"LIQ ONE QUART" embossed opposite front name plate.
Historical NotesJ. T. & A. Hamilton operated a bottle-making factory at 26th & Railroad (AVRR) from about 1881 to 1943. J.T. Hamilton was also involved in many other businesses, including Standard Plate Company and the Third National Bank. The firm also had a second bottle plant in Butler, Pennsylvania. The company became the Seabord Glass Bottle Company in 1943.Label TextMany local dairies are represented by this display of glass milk bottles from the Otto Suburban Dairy collection.

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