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Object Name
Milk Bottle
Object Number
2017-11-50
Description
Glass milk bottle with round lip top, circular bottom, and tapered sides. Half pint. Embossed lettering on the front, "GEORGE WEIGOLD/TORRINGTON, CONN./REGISTERED" with letter "W" in center of circle. Embossed on back, "HALF PINT/LIQUID." Embossed on bottom, "T MFG CO/21."
Provenance
Collected by Art Webster.
Comment
George Weigold purchased the Torrington Creamery around 1902 from George Ives; the Creamery had been established in 1887. Weigold produced butter, milk, and ice cream, and had a wholesale trade in Connecticut.
Category
Tools and Equipment for Materials
Maker
Date Made
Early 20th century
Dimensions
Overall height 5.5", diameter 2.5"
Materials
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