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Catalog Number |
2024.FIC.036 |
Object Name |
Bottle |
Title |
Chambersburg Dairy Milk Bottle |
Description |
The bottle is clear and cylindrical, tapering slightly toward the top, with a thick rim. Around the upper portion of the bottle, there are four elevated circles spaced evenly. On the front, at the bottom, there is an embossed inscription that reads, "CHAMBERSBURG DAIRY. 276-8 HOME AVE TRENTON, N.J. REGISTERED." On the back, there is a second embossed inscription that reads, "J.S. ONE QUART LIQUID," with "J.S." being significantly larger than the rest of the text. A third inscription on the bottom of the bottle reads, "J.S. MTC," with "J.S." also being larger than the other parts of the inscription. In the center of the bottom, there is an embossed circle. The top of the bottle is open, revealing the inside, which contains a white powdery substance, possibly flour. The bottle comes with six cardboard circles. Each circle has a white background, a red and black design, and a black inscription that reads, "PHONE 3-288! CHAMBERSBURG DAIRY, 276 HOME AVE. TRENTON, N.J. MILK PASTEURIZED DURING THE 24 HOUR PERIOD ENDING 6 A.M. SATURDAY TRENTON, N.J." According to Victor Opalski's obituary, Chambersburg Dairy, also known as Burg Dairy Ice Cream Company, was a dairy business in Trenton, New Jersey, during the 20th century. For most of its existence, the company was owned by Victor Opalski. They sold a variety of products, including ices, ice cream, sherbet, soda, cigarettes, candy, chips, sandwiches, and milk. Their slogan was "The Great American Ice Cream." Citations Victor Opalski Obituary - Trenton, New Jersey | legacy.com. Trenton Times. (n.d.). https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/victor-opalski-obituary?pid=156610658 |
Date |
20th Century |
Material |
Glass |
Artist |
Chambersburg Dairy |
Height (in) |
9.000 |
Diameter (in) |
3.500 |
Condition |
Okay |
Condition Notes |
Overall: Abrasions throughout. Front: There are tiny abrasions throughout. There is a relatively large abrasion on the center near the middle. And finally, there are white accretions all over the top. Right Side: There are abrasions throughout. Also, there are white discolorations all over the top. Back: There are abrasions throughout. Left Side: There are abrasions throughout Top: There is nothing of note. Bottom: There is wear around the edges. Also, there are a few abrasions on the center near the middle. |
Inscription Type |
Manufacturer's Mark |
Inscription Location |
Front, Center to Bottom, Left to Right |
Inscription Technique |
Embossed |
Inscription Text |
"CHAMBERSBURG" Line 1 "DAIRY" Line 2 "276-8 HOME AVE" Line 3 "TRENTON, N.J." Line 4 "REGISTERED" Line 5 Manufacturer's Mark Embossed Back, Center to Bottom, Left to Right "J.S." Line 1 "ONE QUART LIQUID" Line 2 Manufacturer's Mark Embossed Bottom, Top to Bottom, Left to Right "J.S." Line 1 "MTC" Line 2 |
People |
Victor Opalski |
Classification |
Domestic Life/Household Goods Business & Commerce |
Subjects |
Glass Glassware Glass industry Drinking vessels Milk Milkmen Cows |
Search Terms |
Glass Milk Chambersburg Dairy Burg Dairy Burg Dairy Ice Cream Company Soda Candy Sandwichs Sherbet Ices Milk Ice Cream Cigarettes JS Trenton NJ New Jersey The Great American Ice Cream One Quart 20th Century Victor Opalski Dairy |
Provenance |
Found in collections |