Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
2024.FIC.039 |
Object Name |
Bottle |
Title |
Hilltop Dairy Bottle |
Description |
The bottle is clear and cylindrical, tapering slightly toward the top, with a thick rim. Around the rim, an embossed inscription reads, "A BOTTLE OF MILK IS A BOTTLE OF HEALTH," wrapping almost entirely around the top. In the center of the front of the bottle, there is an embossed inscription that reads, "ONE QUART LIQUID." Below this inscription, a large embossed circle contains the text, "HILLTOP DAIRY. J.W. ZIEGLER. 1400 BRUNSWICK AVE." At the very bottom of the bottle, there is another embossed inscription that reads, "MTC REGISTERED." On the bottom of the back of the bottle, there is a similar inscription that reads, "SEALED." The top of the bottle is open, revealing the inside, which contains a white powdery substance, possibly flour. On the bottom of the bottle, there is a small embossed circle and an inscription that reads, "E 49." |
Date |
Mid 19th to Mid 20th Century |
Material |
Glass |
Artist |
Hiltop Dairy |
Height (in) |
9.500 |
Diameter (in) |
3.500 |
Condition |
Okay |
Condition Notes |
Overall: Abrasions throughout. Front: There are abrasions throughout. The inscription near the center is faded. Right SIde: There are abrasions throughout. Back: There are abrasions throughout. Also, there are brown accretions on the center near the middle. Left Side: There are abrasions throughout. Top: There are abrasions around the rim. Bottom: There is wear around the rim. Also, there are abrasions throughout. |
Inscription Type |
Manufacturer's Mark |
Inscription Location |
Front, Top to Bottom, Left to Right |
Inscription Technique |
Embossed |
Inscription Text |
"A BOTTLE OF MILK A BOTTLE OF HEALTH" Line 1 "ONE QUART" Line 2 "LIQUID" Line 3 "HILLTOP DAIRY" Line 4 "J.W. ZIEGLER" Line 5 "1400 BRUNSWICK AVE." Line 6 "MTC REGISTERED" Line 7 Manufacturer's Mark Embossed Back, Bottom, Center "SEALED" Line 1 Manufacturer's Mark Embossed Bottom, Bottom, Middle "E 49" Line 1 |
Classification |
Domestic Life/Household Goods Business & Commerce |
Subjects |
Glass Glassware Glass industry Drinking vessels Milk Milkmen Cows |
Search Terms |
Glass Milk Bottle 19th Century 20th Century One Quart Hilltop Dairy J.W. Ziegler Brunswick Avenue Trenton Bottle of Health Sealed E 48 Hilltop Dairy Bottle |
Provenance |
Found in collection |